Essays and Research Papers on Nutrition & Exercise

This 9 page paper looks at the issues which will need to be considered when designing a program to reduce obesity in a target population. The campaign will be targeted at young adults in Brooklyn, the paper starts by defining the problem, identifying the target audience and in considering the existing campaigns that are already ...

A 6 page research paper that describes the benefits that breastfeedng provides for both mother and baby, providing a comprehensive literature review. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3-page paper, taking objectives from the U.S. "Healthy People 2010," discusses two health issues -- obesity and physical activity -- that are related to adolescents. The paper also discusses some solutions to these problems. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

14 pages worth of article reviews and critical analysis of issues concerning nutrition labeling laws and the way they're reported in the media. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Please send us e-mail for more information before ordering this file.

A 9 page research paper that draws on Howard Rachlin’s text The Science of Self-Control, which examines and describes what is commonly referred to as “willpower” in terms of mathematical and psychological concepts. This proposed personal improvement program draws on Rachlin’s book, as well as other sources, in order to address a problem with weight ...

8 pages in length. Within the world of physical wellness, there are two very different approaches to the same goal: holistic and allopathic. The two vastly diverse programs offered around the world provide similar benefits; however, it is the road taken to achieve these benefits that greatly differ. Allopathic medicine is geared ...

A 5 page paper presenting an individual health promotion designed to last only two weeks. Based on diet and exercise for the purpose of lowering cholesterol, the result of the intervention may be that the individual experiences a sense of well being and heightened responsibility for his own health. If so, then motivation ...

A 3 page research paper that discusses the history of and techniques for sauteing and deep frying. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper presenting a personal plan for reducing blood pressure and guarding against the continued influence of family history for hypertension, followed by a discussion of how the writer will use health promotion tools of feedback and continual monitoring to encourage staying with a commitment to exercise strenuously three times weekly. No ...

A 5 page outline of the history of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The author includes the program's mission statement and long term goals and discusses its many areas of activity. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page critique of a research study conducted by researchers at the Biological Sciences Laboratories of Kao Corp., Tochigi, Japan. This study reports a correlation with green tea consumption and improved physical endurance. The author of this paper points out some important considerations in regard to experimental design and the researcher's affiliation that make these ...

A 3 page critique of a research study conducted by researchers at the Biological Sciences Laboratories of Kao Corp., Tochigi, Japan. This study reports a correlation with green tea consumption and improved physical endurance. The author of this paper points out some important considerations in regard to experimental design and the researcher's affiliation that make these ...

5 pages in length. Sleep is essential to life; it is one of several components, including food and water, that keep the living being alive. However, a great many of the human population have considerable difficulty reaching and maintaining Stage IV within their sleeping pattern, the stage that allows the mind and body ...

A 5 page research essay exploring the role of nutrition in athletic performance. Discussion includes the value as well as potential detrimental effects of fat and carbohydrate loading, hydration, vitamins and minerals. Suggestions given regarding intake of these elements. Bibliography includes 6 references.

5 pages in length. The difference between a naturopathic diet and a British diet is quite vast; while one is laden with saturated fat, too much protein, simple carbohydrates and overprocessed vegetables, the other promotes the ingestion of only fresh, unadulterated produce and grain products, focusing mainly upon the easily digestible and nutrient-rich food ...

A 12 page paper that provides an overview of the current literature regarding strokes and the impact that physical activity can have on improving the risk for this health problem. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 5 page paper addresses diagnosis and treatment of the disease in terms of lung function. The healthy lung is examined in order to explain its reaction during acute asthma episodes. Possible long term consequences of the disease and treatment, as it pertains to the lungs, are examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper on the human respiratory system. The writer covers how the system works, the lungs' capacity for holding air, and that which specifically takes place during inhalation and exhalation. Applying these principles, the paper then attempts to solve whether the human respiratory system acts as a hindrance during intense exercise. It is ...

A 10 page analysis of the causes of muscle strain, prevention and treatment. The writer presents this information by analyzing current medical literature on the subject and compares the causes, prevention methods and treatments for professional athletes vs. non-athletes. The paper includes two appendices, incorporating five tables of research results and drugs used ...

A 22 page thesis that supports the correlation between muscle strength and increased running speed for non-professional athletes in a 50 meter sprint. The writer goes into great detail and examines in-depth research in this model. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

A 30 page paper that provides an overview of the issues related to leg strength, muscle mass, and strength training to increase performance in football linemen. This paper considers the models and results presented in a number of articles and outlines the effective strength and conditioning program directed by Purdue University. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page paper that provides an overview of Russian Electro Stimulation as a form of muscular massage. This paper demonstrates the benefits of this technique for athletes and non-athletes alike. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper that considers the transformation of American eating habits from the 1950s and suggests that though the nation is focusing on healthier eating, it can also be argued that poor habits have been hard to break. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Approximately 4 pages in length. Essay explores the disparities between different mediums and how they assess/discuss the problems of cholesterol and fat intake. Good reference for those studying health/nutrition topics- but also those learning about certain aspects of the media. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper examining issues related to the consumption of sugar based fat-free foods and weight gain. Bibliography lists 6 sources.