Psychological Consequences Of Athletic Injury Most Prevalent Among Male Intercollegiate Athletes
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14 pages in length. Forced withdrawal from a given sport due to injury represents one of the most important elements of the anger, depression and anxiety male intercollegiate athletes experience. The addiction of sports places a considerable amount of pressure for athletes who are injured, inasmuch as they are unable to partake in the sport they love or compete with others who are just as obsessed with it as they are. This myopic vision is impacted even more when an individual is forced to endure weeks or even months off the field for an injury that is looked upon as both nuisance and unfair. The writer discusses the psychological consequences of athletic injury most prevalent among male intercollegiate athletes. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
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Q&A: "Transition to Vegetarianism"
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This 5 page paper uses Rudolph Ballentine's book "Transition to Vegetarianism" as a basis for a question & answer session about the benefits of a vegetarian diet. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Questions in Kinesiology
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This paper provides an overview of responses to four questions in kinesiology, which focus on joint measurements, issues of flexibility and the use of a goniometer. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Questions Regarding Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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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 consumption. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Recent Success Of The Atkins Diet: Communication And Science/Research-Related Causes
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11 pages in length. The issue of weight loss is one that has all but consumed the minds – and bodies – of contemporary society to the point where people spend millions of dollars every year trying to shed unwanted pounds. That Americans are some of the heaviest people in the world speaks to this intense response toward weight loss, a quest for many that has found its mainstay in the ever-popular Atkins program. The success of this high protein, low carbohydrate diet is, indeed, founded in the validity of scientific research, however, it is also based in great part upon the tremendous word-of-mouth influence passed on by those who have realized tremendous personal success on the program. From celebrity endorsements to common man testimonials, eating the low-carb way has truly become one of the most powerful phenomenons of the twenty-first century and is anticipated to generate a total of thirty billion dollars in 2004 alone. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Reflection on Food Intake
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A 3 page paper answering questions regarding a one-day record of food intake kept and then reported on by an individual. This particular individual is diabetic and so did not consume the recommended number of carbohydrates from whole grain on the day he kept his record. The paper also discusses the information on nutrition labels and its value in planning total nutrition. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Registered Dietitian
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5 pages in length. Staying healthy is one of the most sought-after objectives in today's hectic lifestyle; with many people working two or more jobs, raising a family, conducting other obligations, as well as trying to squeeze in a bit of time for themselves, the aspect of health is often far down on the priority list. However, to neglect one's health is to jeopardize every other part of one's life, inasmuch as one must be sound of both mind and body in order to rise to the expectations of such vast and varied responsibilities. When the task of nutrition becomes overwhelming, a Registered Dietitian has the appropriate training and experience to guide any individual to a better, more healthful existence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Research on “Runner’s High”: Endorphins, Side Effects and Addiction
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This is a 10 page paper discussing the issues of “runner’s high”. A literature review involving “runner’s high” reveals that several areas of research have been associated with this phenomenon. During intense exercise, endorphins, originally known as endogenous morphine, are released into the blood stream resulting in a feeling of euphoria and peace for those who experience it. The release rate varies in individuals but it is generally found that it occurs at around 76% of the maximum heart rate. While increased endorphin levels have been associated with several positive side effects, many negative side effects have also been found especially in female athletes. High endorphin levels inhibit the release of a hormone needed for menstruation, luteinizing hormone (LH), resulting in menstrual complications or amenorrhea. In addition to possible side effects, researchers have also stipulated that running and exercising can be addictive. Endorphin release is also associated with alcoholism, smoking and over-eating, all considered to be addictive. However, many athletes feel that addiction to running or other forms of exercise can be considered a positive addiction as exercise can lead to a reduction in cholesterol levels and better cardiovascular health overall. While this may be true in most cases, exercise has also been found to be addictive to the level where some people eventually experience deterioration in their professional and personal lives and need counselling, psychotherapy and antidepressants in order to overcome their addiction. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Research Proposal
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15 pages in length. In this research proposal the student will be studying two different groups of nurses in the home care setting. One group will have had training in transcultural nursing and the other group will have had no training in transcultural nursing. Both groups will be compared in order to see which has a higher compliance rate in teaching a diabetic diet to new diabetics. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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