The Obesity Factor

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   School essay   |   01/03/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « Conclusion. The Obesity Factor As Becky waits for the bus on a chilly Thursday night she paces back and forth in anticipation. Stressing ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The problem of obesity. Factors that aid obesity. Fast food. You are what you eat. The new dieting method popular in the United States. Conclusion....»

Obesity in children

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   10/01/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Since abdominal fat is a measure of risk factor for obesity-related condition, it is wise to measure the fat in this area of the body. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Our eating habits according to Kopelman.. Overview.. Causes.. Development of theories on hunger and eating patterns. . Heredity as a factor in obesity.. Consequences of obesity.. Issues.. The nurse's role in prevention and treatment...»

Globalization, food production and links to obesity

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   04/27/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Thus, the corporate push to create fast food products is a major factor leading to increasing obesity in people consuming these food products. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Concerns about globalizing the ?modern? food system. The largest growing employment sector . The hamburger as a symbol of Friedman'a 'human-induced ecological simplification'. U.S' demands that Mexico reduce its national debt load...»

Socio-economic status: An independent risk factor

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   06/05/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : « due to a biological factor although it was considered statistically controlled factor socio-economic Overweight and obesity are associated with socio-economic. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Summary. Introduction. Individual measures of socioeconomic status. Education and profession. Revenue. Supra-individual measures of socioeconomic status. Several studies have shown the existence. Surveillance of risk factors according to...»

An analytical essay on kidney stones

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Eating a balanced diet and increasing fluid intake can also help reduce excess weight gain and control obesity a critical factor in the development of kidney ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Review of the Literature.. Kidney Stones and Gender.. Dietary Causes of Kidney Stones.. Metabolic Causes of Kidney Stones.. Conclusion/Results/Opinion.. Summary of the Research.....»

Who Puts the Food in Your Mouth?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « Spurlock offers several silent solutions to obesity epidemic such as diet, which is obviously also a major factor for the individual to take into account while ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Spurlock's contradictions . His implimentation of the ideas. People interviewed by Spurlock . His silent solutions to the obesity epidemic . The situation with the companies refered to by him in the documentary....»

Dietary advices in disease prevention

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   03/30/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Although great emphasis has been placed on reducing energy intake to control body weight, a major factor in the increasing prevalence of obesity in the United ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Diet in relation to disease . Current practices. Guidelines. Adjust energy intake for weight control. Less fat consumption, particularly saturated fat. Eat more foods containing complex carbohydrates and fiber. Reduce salt intake. Use...»

Negative effects of technology on society

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   05/19/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « writes of a popular Swiss study that shows how video games directly increase childhood obesity. And because of the laziness factor of today s youth, it is not ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Today's youth and exercise . Study performed by the National Institute on Media and the Family . SL Gortmacher's article entitled Television viewing as a cause of increasing obesity among children in the United States. Television and...»

The Coca-Cola company

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/27/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Concerns of the consumer about obesity could reduce the demand for some of the some of the products the company sells may become a factor adversely affecting ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Coca-Cola as the industry leader.. The positive effects of Coca-Cola being the industry leader.. The risk factors in its business.. Coca-Cola and lawsuits.. Usage of an activity based costing system.. The activity-based...»

Choice and identity

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « He foresaw this tendency towards obesity as a significant risk factor for eating disorders within the framework of societal changes and increased orientation ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Adolescence.. Slavery.. Identity under the free market.. Conclusion – the information age.....»

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