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Nutritional Science, 2007.
This paper explores the lack of scientific method in nutritional science.
1,159 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The paper looks at "Nutrition: From Myth and Magic to Science" by Alfred Harper where he discusses nutritional science's short history. The paper discusses how nutritional research lacks a solid and established knowledge base to refute popular hazardous diets and nutritional tips. The paper shows how today anyone can be an authority on nutritional science.
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"In the exploding world of global communication, personal information has become an activity of communal sharing. One of the most common human experiences is that of eating: it is only natural then that the channels of global communication, like magazines, the internet and TV, are saturated with ways to prepare dishes along with what foods and diets are the most healthy. Anyone who cares to have an opinion or release a diet has a venue to be heard. However, many of the diets and tips presented through these outlets may be untrue and potentially dangerous. Because of Nutritional Science's short history it lacks a solid and established knowledge base to immediately refute these hazardous diets and nutritional tips. The results: countless fad diets and a general distrust (and confusion) from the public as to what foods and practices of eating are the most beneficial."
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Nutritional Needs for Preschool Children, 2008.
This paper is a review of literature that seeks to clarify nutritional needs for preschool children as required by parents.
2,795 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper explains that, while much is known about appropriate nutritional needs for infants and for children and adolescents, preschoolers are a demographic that is generally understudied in the nutritional literature. The author points out that nutrition for preschoolers is determined by the physiology of the child, the degree of activity expressed by the child and the context in which consumption of food occurs. The paper stresses that many of the rules of thumb that govern dietary habits for adults do not work in respect to preschoolers especially in the area of fat consumption. The author relates that preschoolers are predisposed towards diets that are high in fiber, such as grains and vegetables. The paper suggests that parents, who want to improve their children's nutritional health, should look to organic products.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Nutritional Needs for Preschoolers
Nutritional Determination and Preschoolers
Nutritional Environment and Preschoolers
Possible Threats to Appropriate Nutrition for Preschoolers
Summary: Recommendations for Parents of Preschoolers
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"The National Agriculture Library indicates that most preschool children require a balanced diet from the "five food groups". These five food groups consist of grains, fruits and vegetables, meats, dairy, and foods with high fat and sugar content. In diet recommendations for preschoolers, the grains and vegetables are fundamental components. These diet recommendations are made with the exclusion of fruit: fruits contain high levels of natural sugar and should be minimized. This is likewise true for juice consumption, which also has a high level of sugar in it."
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Depression and Nutritional Deficiency, 2006.
This in-depth paper analyzes the correlation between depression, suicide and nutritional deficiency.
13,154 words (approx. 52.6 pages), 75 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This well-researched paper is a comparative analysis of the symptomatic cluster used by the DSM-IV in the establishment of an Axis I diagnosis of depression and the psychological symptoms associated with nutritional deficiencies. The writer of this in-depth paper examines numerous published studies and literature between 1995-2004 regarding deficiency symptoms of B1, B2, B3, B6, folate, magnesium and zinc and compares the findings with the psychological symptoms found in depression. While low self-esteem and suicidal tendencies were not listed in any of the texts, the writer contends that these were in fact substantiated when analyzing the studies detailed in this paper. This paper delves into the findings that prove magnesium and zinc deficiency may be involved in the psychopathology of suicide.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Nutritional Deficiencies and Depression
Nutrition, Culture and Depression
Nutrition and Rule-Out Diagnosis on DSM-IV Axis III
Review of Literature
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)
Magnesium (Mg)
Zinc (Zn)
Summary
References
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"Thiamin is a water-soluble vitamin with limited body storage capacities and must be replenished regularly through the diet. It acts as a coenzyme in the oxidative metabolism of glucose and partakes with niacin and riboflavin in glucose oxidation to yield useful metabolic energy in the form of adenoside-tri-phospate (ATP). The nervous tissue is dependent solely on glucose for energy and as such these tissues are very sensitive to fluctuation in thiamin levels. Thiamin's role as a cofactor in conversion of glucose to sugars may explain why a diet high in carbohydrate could deplete the thiamin reserve. Classic thiamin deficiency, beriberi, is rare, whereas Wernicke-Korskoff Syndrome, a condition often found in alcoholics, is commonly encountered as clinical manifestation of B1 deficiency."
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Daily Nutritional Intake, 2008.
A discussion on recommended daily nutritional intake with a look at the writer's own intake.
746 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses where one can find a policy basis for federal dietary guidance and for shaping nutrition education. It looks at and discusses various guidelines that have been set down with regards to daily nutritional intake. The writer then analyzes his own daily dietary intake and compares it to the recommended daily nutritional intake.
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"There is no RDA for fiber at this time. The average consumption in industrial nations is 15 grams per day, which helps in a number of ways to keep the dietary tract healthy. Fiber also helps fight obesity and decreases the level of cholesterol in the body. It helps stabilize glucose concentration in the blood and can purify the body of toxins and heavy metals. However, high dietary fiber can reduce the effectiveness of some medicines. It may also restrict the absorption of nutrients such as iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and calcium (What is dietary fiber [fibre] and its role in nutrition, 2007, Sections 1-2)."
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HIV/AIDS and Complementary Nutritional Therapies, 2007.
A dissertation on the implications and recommendations for using complementary natural therapies in the treatment of HIV/AIDS.
20,383 words (approx. 81.5 pages), 39 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper looks at the problem of HIV/AIDS and the issue of complementary nutritional therapies that can be used to slow its progression and boost the immune system of HIV/AIDS patients. The paper also discusses the implications of utilizing these therapies and gives recommendations how to implement complementary nutritional therapies for HIV/AIDS. The paper discusses these treatments and also looks at how HIV/AIDS symptoms can be affected by proper nutrition and nutritional therapies and what kind of prevalence is noted with reduction of symptoms of HIV/AIDS when proper nutrition and nutritional therapies are employed.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Problem
Statement of the Problem
Background
Research Question
Hypothesis
Significance of the Study
Definition of Terms
Summary
Chapter 2 -- Review of Related Literature and Research
Introduction
Literature Review
Summary
Chapter 3 -- Results and Findings
Introduction
Analysis of Data
Findings
Summary
Chapter 4 -- Conclusions, Implications, and Recommendations for Further Research
Conclusions and Implications
Summary
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"Although it would appear that the government in general is doing little to help communities from being completely decimated by the HIV/AIDS virus, there are some HIV/AIDS prevention measures that are being undertaken by some areas of the government that may apply to many individuals. In general, however, most of the information given is not culture specific and therefore will not apply well to some individuals and their cultural beliefs and feelings. The government is also lacking in getting the message out regarding what should be done once the virus is contracted and there has been almost nothing from the government regarding complementary nutritional therapies. Some of this information is important here, however, because it indicates what makes an HIV/AIDS program successful and may be helpful to educators in the future as they work toward finding various ways to get the treatment information out there to more people."
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Nutritional Therapy for Down Syndrome, 2005.
This paper discusses the possible use of nutritional therapies for Down Syndrome children.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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The topic of this paper is nutritional/vitamin therapies for children with Down Syndrome. It is argued in the paper that there are three problems in this regard. The writer notes that the first problem is that there has not been enough study concerning this matter. Further, the writer points out that the second problem is that there is no evidence that these therapies work and the final problem is side effects.
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"Children with Down syndrome experience a wide range of health problems. According to Terry J. Hassold and David Patterson in 'Down Syndrome A Promising Future, Together', children with Down syndrome can experience, "congenital problems ranging from cataracts, heart disease and anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract as well as a predisposition to get infections". Because children with Down syndrome have such a wide range of health problems there has been a lot of interest in finding ways to improve their quality of life. The idea of using nutritional/vitamin therapy for children with Down syndrome has been an area of interest for a number of years."
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Nutritional Foods, 2004.
Considers the case of Nutritional Foods and a possible food poisoning outbreak.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper considers the case of Nutritional Foods and a possible food poisoning outbreak. It concludes that an immediate recall is necessary, as well as the establishment of an ethics committee within the organization and a code of ethics to guide future actions.
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Nutritional Program for the Aging, 2002.
A proposed feasibility study for an aging nutritional program for a state of Michigan healthcare.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 133.95
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This paper in the format of a feasibility study of performance based budgeting for a state of Michigan healthcare for the Aging Nutritional Program discusses budget decision-making procedures, goals, objective statements, and related topics, and presents a sample budget as well.
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Personal Nutritional Analysis, 2002.
This nutritional analysis is designed to provide the reader with a broad idea on what an analysis takes into consideration.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This nutritional analysis is designed to provide the reader with a broad idea on what an analysis takes into consideration along with the effort put into it.
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The Nutritional Habits of College Students, 1993.
A research study with a questionnaire and descriptive findings regarding the nutritional habits of college students living off-campus without adults.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 31.95
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"The Nutritional Habits of College Students Living Off-Campus Without Adults
Statement of the Problem
Vernon (1988) reported that adolescents have poor eating habits. Similarly, Papalia and Olds (1992) have noted that overeating of junk food, lack of iron-rich foods and insufficient milk intake has resulted in substantial mineral deficiencies in adolescent populations. These findings lead to the question of whether eating habits improve once adolescents leave high school and enter college. In an effort to answer this question, as well as determine nutritional strengths and weaknesses, this study examined the nutritional/dietary habits of a sample of 100 university students who lived off-campus but not with their parents or other adults."
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Nutritional Needs of Athletes, 1990.
This paper discusses the nutritional needs of professionals and amateur athletes: Vitamins, minerals, diet and liquids.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 47.95
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"The relatively new science of nutrition is taking on a much larger role in athletics today. The current fitness and health food craze has dramatized the potential danger poor nutrition can have on performance. The purpose of this report will be to discuss the nutritional needs of athletes, both professional and amateur. Included in the study will be a look at the latest information on elements of nutrition such as vitamin needs, diets and liquid requirements.
The term "nutrition" describes the method by which materials from the environment are consumed in order to provide the nutrients and energy necessary to support a healthy body. Nutrients, comprised of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, alcohol, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, dietary fiber and water, are found in varying quantities in all foods. No one food ... "
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A Nutritional Health Treatment Assessment, 2008.
A case study which assesses a particular elderly patient's health problems and suggest an appropriate plan of care involving better nutrition.
730 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 26.95
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This case study analyzes the health condition of elderly patient Joan, suffering from severe pain when having a bowel movement. In this study, nutrition forms the main element in the plan of care. Following a close analysis, the study concludes that all of Joan's problems are related to inadequate nutrition and therefore can be managed best by a program of nutrition.
Outline:
Analysis of Data
Nursing Diagnoses
Plan of Care
Implementation
Evaluation
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"Joan needs social support. Her son should be encouraged to eat meals with her whenever he can. He is the best one to encourage her to eat, and staff can reinforce that encouragement. Nurses will push fluids as hot fluids, fruit juice, and prune juice. The dietician needs to be informed of the problem with constipation and the pressure sore. Joan's diet will provide her with adequate nutrition and will be high in fiber. For the first period, Joan's diet and fluid intake should be monitored to make sure that she is receiving the nutrients she needs. Nurses will provide Joan will the needed health teaching about the need for proper nutrition, fluids, and information to eliminate her urinary tract infections. Joan's son can also remind his mother of this information."
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Nutritional Support in Pathology, 2002.
Discussion of the importance of proper nutrition for preventing disease, fighting disease, or surviving disease.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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Nutrition is important in the fight against cancer, but it is also important for those surviving cancer. Nutrition is important in fighting against heart diseases and diabetes. Nutrition plays an important role in health whether it is prevention, fighing a disease, or suvival after an illness.
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Nutritional Status of Older Adults in America Today, 2005.
A look at the problem of poor nutrition among older adults in America.
1,690 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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This paper discusses the problem and causes of poor nutrition among older adults in America in an effort to offer a better understanding of their plight and some of the complications associated with the issue. The paper describes the various risk factors that these individuals face, the causes of their lack of nutrition, and possible solutions to the problem.
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"Low income and poor living conditions is but one of the difficulties that many of these older Americans face when it comes to proper nutrition (Sahyoun, 2002). Other factors include a lack of ability to prepare proper food, living alone, a lack of support from family and friends, and a lack of food that is deemed acceptable (Sahyoun, 2002). Some medications can also interact and cause a loss of appetite, which can lead to malnutrition (Sahyoun, 2002). In addition to these problems, senses such as taste and smell can be somewhat less sharp in older age, which causes older Americans to have less interest in the foods that they consume (Sahyoun, 2002). A further concern is oral health, as many older Americans have problems with their teeth and mouths that cause them pain, making it more difficult to eat many foods even if they are hungry (Sahyoun, 2002)."
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Nutritional Needs of the Aged, 1978.
This paper discusses diet and its relation to health problems among the elderly and stresses life-long importance of nutrition.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 63.95
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"The purpose of this research is to discuss the nutritional needs of the aged. This discussion will involve first an examination of the particular problems the aged have in receiving and maintaining a proper diet, what a proper diet, what a proper diet for the aged consists of, and the steps that can be taken to implement better nutrition. There will follow a general look at some specific health problems of the old and how they can be caused or at least aggravated by poor nutrition and how proper diet might help alleviate them. The research will conclude with an analysis of how nutrition, proper or inadequate, should be a lifetime concern.
Recent estimates by the National Institute of Mental Health put the population of the aged at over twenty million, approximately ten percent of the general population in the United ... "
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