Essays and Research Papers on Nutrition & Exercise

A 3 page consideration of Mrs M., a fifty year old obese African American with diabetes and hypertension. This paper considers the cultural factors that relate to this case. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which researches firefighter deaths due to heart disease and non-job related conditions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page consideration of a case study involving an impoverished rural community suffering from poor nutrition and various smoking-related respiratory problems. The community nurse proposes a food co-op and an educational smoking intervention plan. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This paper provides an overview of responses to four questions in kinesiology, which focus on joint measurements, issues of flexibility and the use of a goniometer. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 17 page paper discusses the epidemic of obesity in this country, and particularly the ethics of those businesses that place vending machines in schools. The paper argues that the vendors know their products are not wholesome, and that their actions are unethical. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the difficulty heart patients encounter trying to adhere to prescribed diets. The author emphasizes the importance of dietary changes in improving the quality of these patients' lives but observes that even deliberate nutritional intervention tactics are often unsuccessful in achieving long-term changes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses various food-related conditions including food addictions, binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, and the obesity epidemic in the U.S. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page examination of veganism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the use of preservatives and additives in food. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

4 pages in length. The writer provides two brief chapter synopses from Kraftsow's "Yoga for Wellness." No bibliography.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of weight gaining for the high school athlete. Much of the advice is based on Frank Sepe's nutrition and exercise program. SA818gn.rtf

A 3 page paper which examines the link between high fructose corn syrup and obesity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of some questions raised in The China Study, used to instruct holistic nutrition classes. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page consideration of obesity. This paper explores the causes of obesity and presents an evidence-based management plan to address it. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of cardiovascular disease and the impacts of lifestyle. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page research paper/essay that contrasts and compares weight-loss diets with eating healthy. The writer argues that weight-loss diets, per se, do not work. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper addresses the problem of weight gain during the early years of college. Studies are cited. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

20 pages in length. Diabetes may not be a curable disease, but the manner by which it is managed is critical to the patient's overall well being and quality of life. Alternative health care for diabetes management is becoming a vital component of patient wellness through the synergistic aspects of mind and body; ...

A 6 page discussion of the growing problem of childhood obesity. This paper statistically describes the problem and suggests behavioral modification is key to addressing it. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page overview of the problems that can be encountered in regard to the maintenance of joint health. This paper emphasizes the importance of maintaining joint mobility even in the face of injury or disease. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the influential nature of the documentary Super Size Me. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page research paper that gives a general overview of this topic. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page overview of the importance of adequate nutrition in child development. This paper emphasizes the importance of breast milk. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page research paper that discusses nutrition and muscular degenerative disorders. The writer argues that the neurological disorders that the student is investigating, i.e., Guillian-Barre (GB), myasthenia gravis (MG), Parkinson's disease (PD), spinal cord injury (SCI) and multiple sclerosis (MS), have the common factor, from a nutritional point of view, of entailing the danger ...

This 8 page paper discusses the problems inherent in poor nutrition. Malnourishment can lead to a number of serious problems that manifest not just in the short term but also in the long term. Bibliography lists 5 sources.