The Solution for Obesity
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This 5 page paper defines obesity and goes on to explore solutions. The paper argues that diet and exercise is a good overall solution to obesity in society but will not cure all cases. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA228Oby.rtf

The South Beach Diet
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A 4 page research paper on the South Beach Diet. The writer explains the diet, how it differs from the Atkins Diet, its advantages and also controversy over its use. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khsbdiet.rtf

The Use of Cranberry for UTI Care: A Research Proposal
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This 11 page paper provides an overview of a study of the use of cranberry juice in the prevention/treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs). This paper relates the approach for studying female populations. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHUTICran.rtf

The WIC Program: Meeting the Nutritional Needs of Women, Infants, and Children
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A 5 page outline of the history of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The author includes the program's mission statement and long term goals and discusses its many areas of activity. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPwicPrg.rtf

Those Stiff Joints
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A 3 page paper describing artificially “aging” for a day to discover the problems of being elderly and still trying to remain active. The writer describes experiences of moving around and performing simple tasks with a towel rolled and taped around one knee; another at an ankle; and a paper towel between two fingers on each hand. Humbled after the day’s experience, the writer realized the problems that older people suffering these hindrances – as well as associated pain – naturally face in trying to remain active so that conditions do not deteriorate further. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KShlthStiffJts.rtf

To Be Or Not To Be: Thin That Is
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This five-page-paper explores the American obsessions with dieting. It details various pit falls and problems to the world of dieting and sheds light on why these things are happening. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: CWhumdie.wps

Topics for a Course in Health
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A 3 page paper which presents different topics that should be covered in a course that promotes good health, good nutrition, exercise and emotional health. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAgoodht.rtf

Two Lesson Plans on Nutrition
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of three lesson plans on nutrition. No additional sources cited.
Filename: MHNutriLPLans.rtf

Variables and Clusters in Research
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This 4 page paper uses a article examining the influences on obesity to look at the way variables are used, identifying the dependant and independent variables and looking at the way the variables are clustered together. The paper also presents a conceptual map of the different variables. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEstatobese.rtf

Varying Recommendations for Sodium Intake for Children and Infants
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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. Emphasizes that the benefits of restricting sodium intake are often controversial but that this restriction may be warranted in children with special dietary concerns, such as those with nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, Duchene muscular dystrophy, Becker muscular dystrophy, and a variety of heart conditions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPsodiu2.wps

Veganism
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A 7 page examination of veganism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RAvegan.rtf

Vitamins And Their Benefits
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5 pages in length. Vitamins are vital in lessening both the development and severity of cancer by limiting the production of carcinogens and mutagens. Particularly effective are vitamins A, C and E in their ability to detract the mutagens from forming in the digestive tract. Additionally, they bring down the amount of fecal mutagens, which are responsible for decreasing the effect of initiators and promoters. It has been suggested that when combined, retinoids, tocopherol and ascorbate may have a synergistic effect upon the system as a means by which certain cancers develop. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCvitmn.wps

Vitamins, What the Literature Says
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A 4 page research paper that discusses research studies that support the use of prenatal vitamins and B12 supplements for pregnant or lactating women. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khvita.rtf

Weight and Society:
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This 6 page paper examines how societal pressures are influencing girls and teens to strive for excessive thinness. This paper highlights the negative associations that pop culture places on weight and also focuses on the effects of other influences, such as family, peers, etc. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSFittin.rtf

Weight Watchers 1998
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A 5 page paper discussing the program and the different types of plans available for weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. Included is a brief history of the company. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: WeightW.wps

Weight-Loss Diets Cause Weight Gain/Diet for Health
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A 3 page research paper/essay that contrasts and compares weight-loss diets with eating healthy. The writer argues that weight-loss diets, per se, do not work. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khloswt.rtf

Wellness & Nutrition for Healthy Aging
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A 7 page research paper that contains a brief abstract and addresses the nutritional needs of the elderly. The writer examines literature pertaining to the crucial role that nutrition plays in regards to obtaining the goal of healthy aging in populations of older adults. Using a theoretical framework provide by the nursing theory of Joyce Fitzpatrick, this examination and synthesis of relevant literature specifically addresses how nutrition impacts wellness and the implications of this information relative to nursing practice. Sections of this paper are identical to khwelnut.rtf, but this paper focuses on the needs of older adults, while khwelnut.rtf addresses nutritional needs across in both older adults and children. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khnutold.rtf

Wellness & Nutrition for Healthy Aging
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A 7 page research paper that includes a brief abstract, which reads as follows: This examination of nursing literature addresses the subject of nutrition and how it impacts the goal of wellness. As this is a broad topic, the paper narrows the topic to the two periods in life when nutrition is particularly crucial to wellness, which is in childhood and in regards to older adults. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khwelnut.rtf

Western Medicine And Alternative Medicine: Integration
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7 pages in length. Concluding evidence points toward a growing trend of western medicine practitioners collaborating closely with alternative doctors. It is not without significant forethought that the two very separate entities have joined together to create a synergistic approach to health care. The writer discusses that prevention is the key for the alternative approach, where historically and typically, the western medicine practitioner has focused more upon treating the illness or disease after it has already been diagnosed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCwest2.wps

What Schools Can Do to Stem the Obesity Epidemic
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A 10 page consideration of the childhood obesity problem confronting our nation. This paper delineates this problem statistically and suggests ways that it can be combated. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPobeseChSchools.rtf

Why Anabolic Steroids Should Be Allowed in Competition
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This 7 page paper argues that while steroids may not be completely safe, they should be allowed in sports competitions. Ethical, medical and social considerations are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA219ana.rtf

Why Science Will Not Solve the Obesity Problem
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This 3 page paper examines reasons why people do not lose weight even though they follow a low calorie diet. Various issues are explored. It is argued that a psychological or spiritual change is necessary for permanent weight loss. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA702o.rtf

Why the Obesity "Epidemic" is Not Very Harmful
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This 6 page paper examines the obesity epidemic from both sides of the spectrum. The paper argues that the problem is not as bad as some experts claim. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA610ob.rtf

Writing in the Field of Dietetics
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A 5 page paper which examines the importance of writing skills in dietetics, and also provides a definition of “good writing.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGdietwr.rtf

YOGA -- TRENDS, OVERVIEWS AND HISTORY
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This 13-page, turabian-style paper deals with yoga, the trends, its uses and its history. Also included are discussions about the six main types of yoga. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTyogaan.rtf

Yoga for the Older Crowd
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A 3 page paper which examines, through comparing and contrasting, two articles that discuss the benefits of yoga for the older generations. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAyogol.rtf

Yoga: Chapter Synopsis
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4 pages in length. The writer provides two brief chapter synopses from Kraftsow's "Yoga for Wellness." No bibliography.
Filename: TLCYogaSynop.rtf

Youth and Obesity
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A 4 page paper which discusses what could be done about obesity in the youth in the United States. No sources cited.
Filename: RAythobe.rtf

Youth Fitness
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A 6 page exploration of the factors that have entered into declining youth fitness. This paper emphasizes the importance of a physically active lifestyle and good nutrition in insuring good health. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPhlthYouthFitness.rtf