Essays and Research Papers on Nutrition

5 pages in length. Jane Brody understands what it means to be healthy. As one who sets the example for others to follow, the renowned health writer has tackled nearly every aspect of wellness over the past decades. Prominently featured in her literary repertoire is her column from The New York Times, ...

A 10 page overview of the varying recommendations for sodium intake in infants and children and the conditions which necessitate those recommendations. Includes a detailed discussion of the comparative levels of sodium in human breast milk, infant formulas, and the milk of goats as cows. Provides an overview of differing sodium intake recommendations. ...

7 pages in length. Hatha yoga has become a familiar wellness routine for the growing number of people who seek to find a viable alternative to continued good health and peace of mind. Experienced as a slow sequence of postures, the demand for yoga has seen a steady rise in interest over twice the ...

A 5 page discussion of the manifestations and implications of this eating disorder. Emphasizes that while the condition is typically associated with females, it affects males as well. Provides statistics as to its occurrence as well as information on its causes, symptoms, and long term impacts. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 11 page paper consider the role that nutrition can play in stress reduction The paper looks at the reasons good nutrition is important at times of stress, how it may help and also what it defined as good nutrition for those under stress. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

A 5 page paper examining a performance-oriented dietary supplement product. Energy Fuel® is one of three products featured in the "Survival of the Fittest®" line of GNC, and the company appears to be marketing it as a crossover product. Though it is included in the fitness package, it also is sold separately as an energy-booster. The ...

An 18 page discussion of the etiologies and causes of these types of eating disorders. Describes each condition noting the frequency of its occurrence. Emphasizes that the impact of these conditions can range from maladaptive social behavior to severe physical consequence, even death. Differences in cognitive processing mechanisms are believed to exist ...

This 5 page report discusses running and the potential it presents for injury. Running involves a number of physiological dynamics that are completely unique to running. An individual’s age, weight, athletic background, biomechanical, physiological, and psychological processes should be considered in order to coordinate the best techniques and training programs. Various modifications in technique can also serve to help in ...

5 pages in length. Upon interviewing an adolescent's perspective upon obesity, it was discovered that modern adolescent diets reflect the significant pressures that are placed upon impressionable teens. Whether the influence is that of popular culture, athletics or religious affiliations, teenagers are faced with difficult choices when it comes to food. Bibliography ...

This 150 page paper outlines a dissertation on the restoration of the spirit as the primary element in the treatment of patients with anorexia nervosa. This paper considers the overall problem of eating disorders in general and the impact that alternative treatment options, including natural health perspectives, have on the development of successful treatment for anorexia ...

6 pages in length. The fundamental basis this article addresses is that children who spend too much time watching television and playing games are prone to obesity due to the sedentary nature of these activities. Utilizing Bandura's social cognitive theory and citing decreased passive activity in exchange for increased physical activity and improved ...

A 5 page paper which presents information that illustrates factors which would perhaps, motivate Americans to exercise regularly. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the vital role nutrition plays in the development and the prevention of heart disease. Even a genetic predisposition toward coronary problems may be managed through proper exercise and nutrition. Often, the primary issues are ones of understanding and motivation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page paper which discusses various aspects of nutrition for the first year of an infant's life, focusing on breastfeeding. The paper examines breastfeeding for the first year of life, and focuses on breastfeeding of the premature infant. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page report discusses changes in body composition are known to occur during aging. In particular, a decrease in lean body mass (LBM) and an increase in fat are characteristic of the aging process. Decreased lean body mass occurs primarily as a result of losses in skeletal muscle mass. Age-related loss in muscle mass is also known as “sarcopenia.” This ...

This 10 page report discusses osteopathic thinking as related to abdominal conditioning to aid in the back support and the lessening of chronic back pain. Exercises and the muscles they target are considered and presented in a way that can be shaped into an individual program for osteopathic patients. The abdominal strengthening muscle exercises can serve as a valuable example of the ...

5 pages in length. Golf is one of society's favorite pastimes, yet many people do not realize just how beneficial it is to one's health. The seemingly insignificant movements associated with golf – swinging the club, bending over to pick up the ball, walking from hole to hole – encourage several types of ...

This 6 page report discusses a horrific condition with virtually no positive outcomes known as cachexia. Cachexia is characterized by a dramatic loss of triglycerides from adipose tissue and proteins from skeletal muscle. Although it superficially resembles starvation, it is virtually immune to nutritional intervention. It is a complex syndrome and accounts for nearly a third of cancer deaths. Cachexia is ...

This 5 page report discusses the USDA’s “Food Guide Pyramid” should understand is that the pyramid was designed to make nutritional information easier and more understandable for a greater number of people. It provides a flexible and simplistic model that is easily presented and designed in ways that allow it to be easily remembered. It also offers a number of possibilities ...

This 6 page report discusses the simple fact that the business ventures that prove to be the most successful are those with the best investors. When the combination of an entrepreneur with a particular vision is backed by the strength of a financial partner who has confidence in the venture, an important aspect of the overall business effort is satisfied. This ...

This 10 page report discusses the “DASH” or Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet DASH is a sound dietary concept that has the potential to save lives and offers a new way of thinking about health, fitness, and nutrition. Hypertension or “high blood pressure” is a major health problem in the United States but African-Americans ...

The relationship between economics, nutrition and health is a complicated one, to say the least. This 10 page paper explores the assumption that less economically developed countries (LEDC) have a greater problem with undernourishment while more economically developed countries (MEDC) is more inclined toward problems associated with overnutrition or obesity. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 6 page discussion regarding the potentially adverse impacts of exercise. This paper cautions that although exercise is an important component of good health, improperly conducted exercise can result in a number of adverse health impacts. Deleterious impacts such as broken bones, muscle injuries, and even heart attacks are an unfortunate result of ...

An 8 page paper which examines the condition of overweight Hispanics in the United States. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey or NHANES that is conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Facts from the study are presented and the importance of taking personal action on that information is considered. Bibliography lists 3 sources. ...