Essays and Research Papers on Nutrition & Exercise

A 6 page paper. The US Census Bureau reported there were more than 35 million Americans over the age of 65 in the year 2000 and those over the age of 85 are the largest growing population. The data regarding the proportion of seniors who do not have adequate nutrition on a daily basis is ...

This 6 page report discusses fitness programs for children in the U.S. -- why they began, why they are needed, and what needs to be improved. Title IX is briefly discussed as are the core curriculum standards regarding physical education for students in New Jersey. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 20 page overview of polio and a new manifestation of its symptoms in the form of post polio syndrome. The author identifies numerous potential causes of PPS. These include immune-mediated responses, hormone deficiencies, and environmental toxins as well as numerous other potential correlates By far the most likely cause of PPS, however, ...

A 5 page paper which examines the condition of obesity in America today. The paper discusses health concerns, and social responsibility. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page overview of the a metabolic and inflammatory disorder known as gout. The author describes the condition, the best means of diagnosis, and its causes. While diet and lifestyle changes are beneficial in preventing gout the most effective treatment is pharmacological. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. One says to eat only low-fat, low-calorie foods; another says to eat only the foods found within a certain group; yet another says to eat only the amount of food that equals the number of points one is allowed for the entire day; while still another advocates eschewing all of ...

This 5 pape paper discusses the EDI-2 and its use as a tool in assessing eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia nervosa. This paper offers an in-depth description of the test, its norm group, scales and sub-scales, comparison to the MMPI, and more. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the physicological effects of sodium on the human body. Overuse of sodium can lead to high blood pressure, and this paper discusses the process by which this happens. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 6 page paper discussing the causes and effects of childhood obesity. The incidence of obesity in the United States has more than doubled in the last thirty years and currently affects 25% of children and 33% of adults. Childhood obesity is a growing concern due to the risks associated with obesity which ...

A 13 page overview of the causes and solutions for obesity. The author identifies goals and interventions which are compatible with those identified in “Healthy People 2010”. Eight assessment parameters are utilized including: economics, recreation, physical environment, education, safety and transportation, policies and government, health and social services. Primary, secondary, and tertiary ...

12 pages in length. Motivation is one of the most critical components to maintaining exercise commitment. While that is not a disputable fact, the manner by which people achieve satisfactory motivation in order to maintain exercise commitment, however, is where many fail to uphold that resolution. Looking at the synergistic relationship between ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of vegetarianism and lists the different types. The bulk of the paper concentrates on health benefits of not eating meat. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of this important vitamin. Malabsorption is discussed. Symptoms of deficiency and which populations are at risk are also included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 9 page paper that discusses the relationship between nutrition and children's school achievement. The essay responds to four basic issues: Data regarding the incidence of poverty with an emphasis on poverty among children in urban areas; the role of nutrition in a child's learning abilities; the effects of the school breakfast program on behavior ...

This 5 page paper discusses the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments of heart disease. Furthermore, prevention is detailed in this paper in regards to exercise, diet, tests, etc. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper examines how societal pressures are influencing girls and teens to strive for excessive thinness. This paper highlights the negative associations that pop culture places on weight and also focuses on the effects of other influences, such as family, peers, etc. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing promotion of this dietary substance. Omega-3 fatty acids have been found to carry direct and specific benefits in disease prevention. The purpose here is to answer two questions about designating omega-3 as providing public health benefit: why governments should care, and how to increase public awareness and ...

This is a 9 page paper outlining an example report on the continuation or replacement of questionable ads in a magazine which promote healthy lifestyles. This example report outlines possible concerns and recommendations regarding the continuation or replacement of “questionable ads” in the “Living Well” magazine. The questionable ads include those largely related with the ...

This is a 9 page paper using a qualitative approach to study cognitive behavioral therapy versus family therapy for treatment of anorexia nervosa. A qualitative study of cognitive behavioral therapy versus family therapy for treatment of anorexia nervosa includes various non-experimental components. Firstly, a statement of the problem introduces the prevalence of anorexia and the ...

A 6 page overview of the findings presented in the June 2002 edition of “Pediatrics”. The study presents definitive findings that there is a correlation between the number of hours a preschool child watches television and their propensity for obesity. This paper reviews the statistical findings of the paper and clarifies how the ...

A 7 page paper discussing controlling diabetes and obesity in the elderly through better nutrition. 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. Patient education is paramount, as is an approach marked with creativity. ...

This 3 page paper considers the arguments and evidence surrounding the issue of restaurant food and obesity in the US. The paper examines the arguments that support either the stance that restaurants should or should not be held responsible for the weight gain in their customers. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

A 4 page overview of the numerous adverse impacts which have been associated with the unsupervised use of anabolic steroids. These impacts include both physiological changes and personality changes as well as increased potential for certain diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 8 page paper provides a dietary analysis of one person's diet, based on assertions regarding health and dietary limitations. The American diet has changed substantially in the past 50 years, and many nutritionists and health specialists have suggested that the change in the American diet is the reason for an increase in health ...

A 4 page discussion of the factors which enter into the weight a person maintains. Physical inactivity and improper diet are the most often identified causes of obesity but an number of other factors are at play as well. For most individuals, however, the key to weight loss lies in a reduction of ...