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C/N/666. Proposal. Estimation of odds/risk rating for vitamin D deficiency in a population in Tower Hamlets

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2700
DATE:
2012
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This paper looks at vitamin D deficiency in Tower Hamlets. The paper begins by examining literature regarding vitamin D synthesis, UV radiation, metabolism, and Biological Effects of Vitamin D. The paper assesses different risks of vitamin D deficiency, namely rickets and osteomalacia. Epidemiological data is examined, along with risk factors. The paper the presents a research proposal for a study that aims to discuss vitamin D deficiency in Tower Hamlets. The proposal outlines the research aims, objectives and proposed methodology. Data collection methods are discussed, and the proposal also details the planned outcomes.

 

KEYWORDS: vitamin D deficiency, proposal, Tower Hamlets, vitamin D synthesis, UV radiation, metabolism, Biological Effects, osteomalacia!,

 

C/N/660. Physical activity and its interaction with ageing process

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2900
DATE:
2012
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the influence of physical activity on the mitigation of the ageing process and the reduction of dementia incidence, Alzheimer’s disease incidence, Type 2 diabetes incidence, etc. Scientific evidence of these assumptions is reviewed discussing the links between increasing age and changes in physical and cognitive activity.

 

KEYWORDS: Physical activity, ageing process,

 

C/N/657. Maintenance of energy balance and methods of measuring food intake

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2550
DATE:
2012
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the measurements of food intake used to calculate individual energy balance. Nutritional requirements are considered for maintaining a healthy equilibrium between energy intake and energy expenditure. A study is conducted among University students to test two methods of recording food intake, i.e. a 24-hour weighed food intake method and 24-hour food recall method. Conclusions are made about the efficacy of the methods.

 

KEYWORDS: energy balance, food intake,

 

C/N/656. Prevalence and control of childhood obesity

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2550
DATE:
2012
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the increasing rates of obesity in children providing worldwide statistics on children overweight, analysing strategies proposed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and EU Commission to address childhood obesity, and detailing respective initiatives taken in France, i.e. the Programme National Nutrition Santé (PNNS), etc. The results and outcomes of the programmes are evaluated.

 

KEYWORDS: Prevalence and control, childhood obesity, WHO, PNNS,

 

C/N/649. Proposal and presentation. An examination of GP's and obesity in Saudi Arabia

WORDS:
1400
ADD-ONS:
15 SLIDES
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This presentation and proposal is for a study based on obesity. The study focuses on the views and attitudes of general practitioners (GP) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and begins by outlining the objectives of the study. The background to obesity in Saudi Arabia is examined, and the presentation then presents statistical data on obesity. The role in which GP’s play in handling obesity is discussed, and the presentation then highlights the issues that surround dealing with obesity. The proposal outlines the way in which the study will be conducted, and provides a sample of the interview questionnaire that will be used.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, presentation, report, general practitioner, GP, obesity, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia!,

 

C/N/647. Literature review. Obesity in children and adolescents in ethnic minorities and preventative measures

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7150
DATE:
2011
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79.99 GBP

This literature review discusses childhood obesity, and focuses on children from ethnic minorities in the UK. The aims and objectives of the study are provided, along with the research methods and study design. Obesity in reference to age, gender and ethnicity is discussed, as is the way in which the government responds to issues regarding obesity. The ways in which children, parents and schools contribute to the tackling of obesity is discussed, and the paper concludes by discussing areas for future research.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, childhood obesity, ethnic minorities, age, gender, ethnicity,

 

C/N/643. Ergogenic aids used for endurance cycling

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3450
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

This paper examines the ergogenic aids used for endurance cycling, and aims to look at the substances used to positively correlate with it. The paper begins by explaining what endurance cycling actually is. The paper looks at the use and effect of five major nutrients namely, proteins, creatine, caffeine, vitamins and antioxidants. The results from the tests carried out on these nutrients are detailed. Before conclusions are made, the paper presents a review of literature.

 

KEYWORDS: ergogenic aids, endurance cycling, nutrients, proteins, creatine, vitamins, antioxidants, caffeine,

 

C/N/633. Proposal. Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease in Iran

WORDS:
2050
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper proposes to address the global spread of obesity and accompanying cardiovascular disease. The background of the research is described, literature is reviewed on obesity as a risk factor of the cardiovascular disease, a comparison between weight reducing diets is presented. The aim of the research is formulated proposing to examine a one-month Mediterranean dietary intervention in obese people living in Iran. The design and methods of the research are described.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease, Iran, diet,

 

C/N/609. A review of the prevention of childhood obesity with a focus on nutrition interventions

WORDS:
3450
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

This paper examines the prevention of childhood obesity and focuses on nutritional interventions. The paper begins by presenting the background to the study and follows with a review of the studies aims. The aims are as follows identify all relevant literature published in the last five years which demonstrate preventive interventions for childhood obesity, highlight the location/site of these interventions in order to inform future studies (e.g. school based, community based, etc), assess the role of family participation in preventing childhood obesity, and review the effectiveness of such interventions and discuss suitable projects for future research. The methodology the study uses is detailed, and the paper then presents all of the findings. The findings are categorised in relation to school based interventions, home and community based interventions, and clinical health care based interventions.

 

KEYWORDS: Childhood obesity, nutritional interventions, preventive interventions, family participation, school based interventions, home and community based interventions, clinical health care based interventions,

 

C/N/596. Ideal sitting posture for maintaining lumbar lordosis

WORDS:
3200
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper looks into modern research into ergonomics examining the relationship between seating postures and the health of the lumbar spine. References are made to McKenzie therapy considering the role of the seating posture in the reduction of lower back pain, and discussing the use of lumbar support to maintain lumbar lordosis.

 

KEYWORDS: Posture, Lumbar Support, Lordosis, Low Back Pain,

 

C/N/587. Review of ‘Women's smoking and family health' by Graham

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1600
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This review critiques the research paper ‘Women’s smoking and family health’ by Graham (1987) through use of the CASP tool. The paper answers the following questions to critique the research paper: Was there a clear statement of the aims of the research? Is the qualitative methodology appropriate? Was the research design appropriate to address the aims of the research? Was the recruitment strategy appropriate to the aims of the research? Was the data collected in a way that addressed the research issue? Has the relationship between the researcher and participants been adequately considered? Have ethical issues been taken in to consideration? Was the data analysis sufficiently rigorous? Is there a clear statement of findings? How valuable is the research? After these questions have been answered the paper then provides a general overview of the credibility of the study.

 

KEYWORDS: CASP tool, Women’s smoking and family health, review,

 

C/N/580. Laughter and Health in Children

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the link between laughter and health in children looking at the emotional and cognitive-behavioural development during childhood. The role of laughter and humour as a tool of peer management is considered arguing that it can be used against bullying. Beneficial effects of humour and laughter on physical health are outlined.

 

KEYWORDS: Laughter, humour, peer management, bullying, health benefits,

 

C/N/577. Dissertation outline. Health benefits and effectiveness of probiotic drinks

WORDS:
515
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper presents an outline of the dissertation on the effectiveness of probiotic drinks to verify or dispute claims that these products are good for health. The research aim is formulated, the areas and sources of the literature review are identified, the methodology of the dissertation is described.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, health benefits, probiotic drinks,

 

S/N/348. Behavioural and psychological consequences of malnutrition in children

WORDS:
1950
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks into the outcomes of malnutrition during childhood focusing on the developing countries of southern Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Studies on the effects of nutrition on psychology and behaviour of children are reviewed, social and developmental implications of malnutrition are considered.

 

KEYWORDS: malnutrition in children,

 

C/N/544. Do young people aged 18-35 eat too much salt?

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2350
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper addresses salt intake in young adults providing a review of studies on the health risks of high salt content and its link with hypertension. Governmental legislation aimed to reduce salt intake is discussed, a study is conducted to establish whether young adults are affected by a national programme on salt intake reduction.

 

KEYWORDS: young adults, salt intake, hypertension,

 

C/N/541. Health implications of genetically modified foods

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1350
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the potential problems related to genetically modifying (GM) organisms that are used as human foods or for feeding animals destined for human consumption, addressing the problems of allergenicity, horizontal gene transfer, toxicity and antibiotic resistance, and arguing whether GM foods are suitable for human consumption. References are made to the views of the Soil Association on GM food.

 

KEYWORDS: Health, genetically modified foods, GM food,

 

C/N/537. Strategic plan for obesity management in New South Wales, Australia

WORDS:
1250
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the threat of increasing obesity in the population of New South Wales (NSW), Australia, examining the initiatives of the Australian government and the Area Health Service (AHS) aimed to address the problem. An action plan is proposed of the collaboration between researchers and NSW obesity health professionals for 2010-2013.

 

KEYWORDS: obesity management, New South Wales, Australia, Area Health Service, AHS,

 

C/N/533. Presentation. Oral contraceptives: sexual revolution or a threat to female sexual wellbeing?

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1
ADD-ONS:
6 Slides
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This is a 6-slide presentation of the study on the threats and benefits of oral contraceptives for women. Advantages and disadvantages of OC are outlined, socio-economic rationale behind OC is explained, research methodology is suggested, the purposes of the study are detailed.

 

KEYWORDS: Oral contraceptives: sexual revolution or a threat to female sexual wellbeing?,

 

C/N/528. J.D. Weatherspoons and healthy food products

WORDS:
1000
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper focuses on J.D. Wetherspoons, the pub chain, and discusses the potential introduction of healthier foods in their product portfolio. Healthy foods are examined, and the paper discusses their advantages and disadvantages. This is followed by an analysis of their customers and competitors. Wetherspoons and healthy products are then examined in terms of marketing, supply chain and pricing.

 

KEYWORDS: J.D. Wetherspoon, pub chain, healthy food!,

 

S/S/292. Effectiveness of School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme

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2950
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the importance of fruit and vegetable in children’s diet describing the Department of Health’s ‘5 a Day’ initiative called English School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme (SFVS). The effectiveness of the scheme is evaluated reporting on the studies conducted in various parts of the UK. Recommendations are suggested about the factors that must be considered during SFVS interventions.

 

KEYWORDS: School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme, SFVS, 5 a day, children’s diet,

 

S/S/291. Effectiveness of School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme

WORDS:
2950
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the importance of fruit and vegetable in children’s diet describing the Department of Health’s ‘5 a Day’ initiative called English School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme (SFVS). The effectiveness of the scheme is evaluated reporting on the studies conducted in various parts of the UK. Recommendations are suggested about the factors that must be considered during SFVS interventions.

 

KEYWORDS: School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme, SFVS, 5 a day, children’s diet,

 

C/EC/219. Physical activity: important tool for primary school teacher

WORDS:
1200
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the links between children’s physical and intellectual development explaining the role of the teacher in ensuring optimal health for their pupils through the use of physical education, and arguing that physical activity is an important part of learning and development through experience.

 

KEYWORDS: Physical activity, primary school teacher, physical education, learning, child development,

 

S/N/342. Has contemporary childhood become toxic?

WORDS:
2650
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper discusses the argument that contemporary childhood has become toxic. The background to the discussion is provided, and the paper outlines what childhood actually means. Topics like television, the decline in outdoor play, technology, parental responsibility, weight, diet, and marketing are all examined as contributing factors that affect contemporary childhood. Conclusions are made regarding the extent to which childhood has become toxic.

 

KEYWORDS: Contemporary childhood, childhood, outdoor play, technology, weight, diet, marketing,

 

C/N/498. A study of obesity in the intellectually disabled population

WORDS:
1150
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper focuses on the subject of obesity in the intellectually disabled population. The study aims to assess three different ways to identify obesity traits, BMI, Waist measurement, and Evidence based practice. The paper assesses how effective each measurement is, and discusses the way in which each methods works.

 

KEYWORDS: Obesity, intellectually disabled population, BMI, Waist measurement, Evidence based practice.,

 

C/N/490. Examination of the American health care system

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper presents a report in the health care system in America. The paper outlines the health issues that America faces, focusing on areas like life expectancy and causes of death. This is followed by an in depth discussion regarding the way in which health services are delivered, assessing funding, staffing and the factors that may affect access for the public. Conclusions are made regarding the state of the American health care system.

 

KEYWORDS: Health care, America, health care issues, life expectancy, cause of death, funding, staff,