Essays and Research Papers on Nutrition & Exercise

This 11 page paper discusses the effects of poverty on the nutrition of the nations of the Caribbean. Possible causes, effects and solutions offered. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 12 page paper considers the impact of bulimia. Bulimia is one of the two most prominent eating disorders and includes both problematic binge eating and purging, in which a person utilizes vomiting or the use of laxatives to eliminate the excess food. This problem has resulted in an increase in the number ...

A 4 page paper reviewing nutrition research articles. Valid and reliable nutrition research can take several forms, each of which has value for specific purposes. The purpose here is to review three nutrition research articles; identify the broad type of research used in each study; and comment on the implications that each carries ...

A 5 page emphasis on the importance of nutrition in decreasing one's propensity for contracting these potentially fatal conditions. The literature suggests that even such potentially fatal diseases as cancer can be impacted by choices to which we subject our bodies. Our propensity to be stricken with breast cancer and cervical cancer, for ...

11 pages in length. The issue of weight loss is one that has all but consumed the minds – and bodies – of contemporary society to the point where people spend millions of dollars every year trying to shed unwanted pounds. That Americans are some of the heaviest people in the world speaks ...

An 8 page paper discussing the Mediterranean diet, comparing an American individual’s one-day food intake and assessing the benefits that might be possible from changing to such a diet. The Mediterranean Sea is ringed by countries of diverse cultures – Italy and Egypt, as example – but the basic components of Mediterranean countries’ typical ...

A 10 page overview of the problem of child obesity. The author points the finger at television and corporate advertising, both of which serve to lead our children into sedentary lifestyles and poor nutritional habits. The key to this problem, however, is parents. Parents must take a more active role in their ...

This 20 page paper gives an indepth overview of eating disorders. Anorexia and bulimia focused upon, etiology, presentation, treatment, ongoing research, and prevention. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page research paper on the South Beach Diet. The writer explains the diet, how it differs from the Atkins Diet, its advantages and also controversy over its use. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 9 page overview of Schlosser's examination of the fast food industry. The author provides a general overview of Schlosser's premises and reviews Chapter 2 of the book in considerable detail. No additional sources are listed.

This 4 page paper discusses the success of the low carb diet and why it has been successful. Research studies discussed as well as compariosn made to other diets. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper is a process analysis paper, and describes the process of losing weight. This paper is divided into specific steps on how to lose weight and each step is thoroughly detailed. Bibliography lists no sources.

A 5 page paper discussing diabetes’ types and the particular problems faced by the older adult in achieving adequate nutrition while also controlling blood glucose with diet. Intervention that seeks to control both diabetes and obesity in the elderly is not an easy task, but it is one that at least is logical. ...

A 3 page paper describing artificially “aging” for a day to discover the problems of being elderly and still trying to remain active. The writer describes experiences of moving around and performing simple tasks with a towel rolled and taped around one knee; another at an ankle; and a paper towel between two fingers ...

This 6 page paper focuses on organic foods, their definition and whether they are better or more nutritious than their conventionally-grown counterparts. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page paper which discusses what could be done about obesity in the youth in the United States. No sources cited.

This 3-page paper is an overview of the U.S. pharmaceutical industry. Topics discussed include the market structure, pricing and changes to the industry. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper illustrating the detrimental effects of sugar and caffeine in times of stress. Good nutrition and a balanced diet over time contribute to the reduction of the effects of stress on the body. Nutrient supplies are greater and are available to meet the increased demand placed on them by the ...

A 3 page letter to the editor of a campus newspaper at Wright State University in Ohio complaining about the lack of nutritious, healthy choices at food service locations on campus. The writer of the letter illustrates the nature of the problem, meets cost objections and urges students to request fresh fruits and vegetables ...

A 6 page study of men’s and women’s preferences of weight vs cardio training. Women historically have rejected weight training as a favored fitness activity, and it appears that men may prefer weight training over cardiovascular training. To test this apparent affinity student data collectors observed new arrivals at a gym, noting which ...

An 8 page overview of the impacts exercise can have on skeletal joints. This paper emphasizes that while exercise can have many positive impacts on skeletal joints, it can also have more detrimental impacts. In most instances, however, it seems that exercise is more beneficial in its impacts. Exercise can not only prevent joint ...

A 10 page consideration of the empirical facts of breast feeding. This paper explores four causal links as to why human milk is superior to formula and other forms of milk in terms of infant development. Analytical fallacies, or the so-called logical fallacies, are identified and avoided. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page overview of nutrition as it relates to the reduction of menopausal side effects. The author explores the importance of Vitamin D, phytoestrogens, etc. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the theoretical perspectives of Georg Simmel regarding the importance of leisure. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper discussing exercise's positive effect on stress reduction. Exercise is the single best antidote to stress. Exercise's benefits include mechanical relaxation of tense muscles; increased blood flow to deliver oxygen and remove biochemical waste products; and endorphin release, assisting the individual to view the same circumstances in a more positive ...