Essays and Research Papers on Nutrition & Exercise

A 16 page paper providing Chapter 5: Discussion of Findings and Chapter 6: Summary and Implications of a student-supplied and conducted study investigating the effects of the number of meals consumed during a day and acquisition of most of the day's calories earlier in the day. The study used data from a larger, earlier ...

A 3 page paper answering questions regarding a one-day record of food intake kept and then reported on by an individual. This particular individual is diabetic and so did not consume the recommended number of carbohydrates from whole grain on the day he kept his record. The paper also discusses the information on ...

A 4 page review of the problems associated with eating disorders. Written from the perspective of the Australian educator, this paper emphasizes that teachers must arm themselves with facts and deliver those facts in a way that makes students understand their health is more important than body image. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the obesity epidemic from both sides of the spectrum. The paper argues that the problem is not as bad as some experts claim. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page overview of the cognitive benefits of exercise. The author describes the benefits of casual exercise as well as constructed exercise such as occurs in physical therapy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper uses Rudolph Ballentine's book "Transition to Vegetarianism" as a basis for a question & answer session about the benefits of a vegetarian diet. Bibliography lists 1 source.

5 pages in length. The objective of this baseline study is to follow the progress of an individual whose program will include the steady increase of daily exercise over the course of three weeks with an ultimate goal of maintaining thirty-minute exercise periods upon completion of the three-week period. Initially, the participant's previous ...

A 5 page paper answering 15 questions about an exercise in which a student recorded food intake to compare with the food pyramid. Most questions address protein and fiber, reasons for monitoring both and strategies for ensuring intake in proper levels. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page exploration of the factors that have entered into declining youth fitness. This paper emphasizes the importance of a physically active lifestyle and good nutrition in insuring good health. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper relates the nature of occupational therapy from a feminist perspective. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper evaluates childhood obesity and measures that can be taken at the school and community level. Recommendations are made. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the various causes of eating disorders. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines whether organic foods are actually better for a person than non-organic foods. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts two journal articles on the subject of picky eaters (children and toddlers). Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page overview of dieting, in which the writer argues, based on scientific research, that diet do not work and that rather than go on extreme weight reduction diets, individuals should eat frequent small healthy meals and exercise. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses some aspects of massage therapy, including its history, and how traditional massages differ from those given in America. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines the benefits of fitness. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page overview of the contentions made by two authors regarding the potential danger in our current dietary patterns. This paper examines food from the perspective of its change over time and from the perspective of the big business entities that control it. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page discussion of the importance of food nutrition, purchasing, storage and preparation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page overview of this condition and the problems it introduces in terms of diet. This paper provides an overview of both the foods that should not be consumed and how to go about choosing healthy foods that can be consumed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper uses a article examining the influences on obesity to look at the way variables are used, identifying the dependant and independent variables and looking at the way the variables are clustered together. The paper also presents a conceptual map of the different variables. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

3 pages in length. The all-consuming focus on weight control has compelled people to forego the basics of what truly comprises a nutritious diet and, therefore, what constitutes the absolute best way to offset weight gain and encourage reaching one's ideal weight. The five components of a nutritious diet - moderation, variety, calorie ...

An 8 page review of the importance of adequate nutrition in Auto Immune Efficienc Disorder. This paper details the various physiological processes that can be affected by nutrition. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 3 page paper examines reasons why people do not lose weight even though they follow a low calorie diet. Various issues are explored. It is argued that a psychological or spiritual change is necessary for permanent weight loss. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page overview on Pilates. Bibliography lists 2 sources.