...The Body Fat Loss Experiment Does taking a thermogenic fat loss supplement cause an extra decrease in body fat or is it just the extra exercise and dieting from the individual's commitment itself that causes a greater body fat reduction? Thus, making people believe the excellent results couldn't of resulted on their own without the extra help from the thermogenic? I personally believe that the thermogenic supplement can cause an extra loss in body fat if taken properly. In this small experiment, I (Sean) and Ricky were the experimental group taking a thermogenic supplement from USP labs called OxyElite Pro for 4 weeks. Well my friends Luca and Adrian were the control group who had not taken anything for 4 weeks knowingly. Luca and Adrian had both decided that they did not need the supplement in order lose the same amount of body fat as Sean and Ricky. Since Luca and Adrian were exposed to the same experimental environment, it was only appropriate to consider them as the control group. All four subjects were on the same exact diet which consisted of oatmeal in the morning, a tuna sandwich and green leaf salad for lunch, and steak with broccoli at night. As for their workouts, they were performed together consisting of the same exact routines. Every workout would begin with running for 10min then cycling for 10min and abdominal workouts at the end of every workout for 10min. Biceps and triceps on Monday, back and chest on Tuesday, calves and thighs on Wednesday, Lats/traps/shoulders...
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...| Preferred Name(optional) | | | Country(if outside Australia) | | Are you an International Student* Yes X No | | Contact Phone 1 | | Date of Birth | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 9 | | Contact Phone 2 | | | | Unit Code* | SBI245 | Lecturer name* | Dr Hao Wang | Unit Name* | Biochemistry | Assignment Title* | Assignment 1: Experiment | Charles Darwin University is unable to accept and process assignments without a completed assignment cover sheet. PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM. Due date* | Posting date * | Semester | 10/04/14 | 10/04/14 | X Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Semester Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 | Have you applied for an extension? Yes X No Student Comments | | | | | | | Lecturer Comments | | | | | | | Biochemistry Experiment Pre-workout Exercise Enhancement & Weight Cutting Stack Abstract: This experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of a blend of supplements that could be used as a pre-workout and weight cutting stack for an individual who often undergoes weight cutting programs for competition purposes. The time taken to complete exercises, the recovery time, the number of repetitions performed of each exercise and levels of resistance in kg were measured...
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...How Does the Supplementation of Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) affect Human Fat Mass? Abstract Research Question: How does the supplementation of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) affect human body composition? Literature Review: Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) refers to a family of geometrical and positional isomers of linoleic acid. The predominant sources of CLA are from ruminant animal fats (cow, dairy, sheep, goat, and deer). Over the past 20 years, CLA supplementation has produced positive effects in animal studies, such as significant body fat reduction, anticarcinogenisis, antiatherogenesis, immune modulation and improved bone health. Conversely, human studies have not produced all of the aforementioned results. Nonetheless, there have been many human studies supporting a minimal but significant body fat reduction. These results have been mainly attained with a 50:50 mixture of cis-9, trans-11 and trans-10, cis-12 of purified CLA isomers at various doses. There is evidence indicating that a dose of 3.0g CLA/day may lead to fat loss, whereas the average Canadian consumes between 0.1-1.5 g CLA/day. Therefore, a supplement may be warranted in the future, once further research has been completed on the efficacy and safety of CLA supplementation. Implications to dietetic practice: Clinical dietitians involved in research should experiment with various doses and isomers, but they should particularly investigate the long-term implications...
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...starvation experiment, he also explains the conflicting decisions of diets and what dieting method is best for weight loss. Taubes tries to tackles the challenge of how weight loss can be sustained without hunger or starvation, by looking through a viewpoint at various scenarios, he even looks at ancient mythology. The article is direct continuum with Taubes asking questions that he never really gives answers, in some ways the article is supposed to be reflective. The article concludes by the acceptance in the decision that weight loss and diet is not an easy topic. I generally love the nature of the article; I believe the article provides helpful insight...
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...TOPIC: RESEARCH QUESTION: Scientifical relationship between the time period of cycling and the amount of energies burnt (i.e. the varition between the BACKGROUND / THEORY: Information source : "Cycling to Lose Weight." Weight Loss Resources. Web. 14 Jan. 2012. <http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/logout/sport/cycling.htm>. Cycling has several advantages in different perspective. Cycling helps in long distance locomotion without the need of automobile. In addition to that, cycling activates major muscles that are found in legs: the quadriceps, glutei, hamstrings and calves. The Pedal power is low in impact and therefore takes the weight off the body, so for many people who cannot do high impact sports because of the pressure it puts on their joints, such as running, cycling is a great alternative. Most women might be concerned that their muscle might enlarge in size due to the vigorous cycling, however this is not true. Cycling burns calories and is unlikely to build large quantities of muscle. Instead it is much more likely that your thighs, bum and waist will all slim down and tone up, making cycling a great exercise for those wanting to help their weight loss. Therefore cycling is considered to be one of the healthiest ways of losing fats. HYPOTHESIS: It is hypothesize that as the time period taken by a person to cycle increases then the amount of calories burn by that person also increases. Inversely, if the time taken by a person to cycle decreases, then the...
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...Trident University Data analysis is a procedure of inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and modelling data with the goal of highlighting useful information, suggesting conclusions, and supporting decision making. There are multiple facts and approaches, encompassing diverse techniques under a variety of names, in different business, science, and social science domains in data analysis. For data analysis we have to mine the data first for our purpose such that the data we can handle easily. Basically for data analysis our first thing to do our planning, how we are going to collect the data, our going data going to make sense or not, actually data will be meaningful for our object, after planning all this we have to target which population we are going to take, how we are going to frame them first and from that population we have to take samples for our purpose. Target population: The complete collection of objects whose description is the major goal of the study. Designating the target population is a crucial but often difficult part of the first step in an observational or experimental study. For example, in a survey to decide if a new storm-water drainage tax should be implemented, should the target population be all persons over the age of 18 in the county, all registered voters, or all persons paying property taxes? The selection of the target population may have a profound effect on the results of the study. We are going...
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...BIOL 1301: Introduction to Biology Written Assignment Unit 1 Introduction Dieting is the methods of scientific practicing of eating food in a regulated and supervised way to decreases, maintain, or increase body weight. So that for my study experiment for this week written assignment I would like to more focus on and considering though out the fundamental scientific regulation Experimental method, Which that assessing the showed diet reducing processes determined the methods which analyzing the complete requirement. My study analysis is deciding to address and complete the assessment regulatory connection such as first observations and to answer the question, which that has asked to complete, this help, my assessment to answer the question,...
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...Role and Effects of Leptin on Obese Patients Tanner A. David University of Phoenix Abstract The roles of the hormones, both leptin and ghrelin, will be explored. One hundred and twenty obese individuals will be split up into two groups depending on their BMI percentage, (30-40) and (41-50). A self-injection of placebo, 1 mg or 3 mg of leptin per kilogram of body weight will be given to each participant. They will have blood levels draw with a combined weigh in and will write in their journals daily. It is predicted that 1 mg and 3 mg per kilogram of body weight, of Leptin will reduce body weight within the smaller BMI percentage group of 30-40 but no significance in the larger BMI group 41-50 due to a higher chance of leptin resistance. Role and Effects of Leptin on Obese Patients Leptin and ghrelin are both hormones that play a crucial role in an individual’s appetite, weight control, and glucose homeostasis. Leptin is formed by mature adipocytes in a quantity which associates positively with the mass of the adipose tissue (Otto-Buczkowska & Chobot, Part II, 2012). It first crosses the blood-brain barriers to the central nervous system (CNS), where it activates the autonomic nervous system and binds to receptors in the brain that ultimately tells the body how much to eat and inhibits ones appetite. Leptin’s position in the CNS is to suppress food intake and stimulate energy outflow. It is “primarily synthesized and secreted by white adipose tissue (WAT) which decreases...
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...dietary intakes. A three day dietary intake study of Patricia Martineau. | SCI/220 Instructor: Amber Carpe | A balance of nutrients is important to maintain optimal health and energy levels. Scientific studies have clarified that taking a nutritional approach, and controlling the intake of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins can decrease health risks associated with one’s dietary intake. A staggering increase in diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and other medical conditions has lead medical professionals to recognize that controlled diets can help restore ideal health and lower the risk of medical conditions associated with poor diet. In my own personal 3 day food intake study, I became aware of the importance of balancing proper proportions, eating frequent meals as opposed to binge eating, and the dietary modifications that are necessary for me obtain optimal health. This study has helped me to understand the importance of balancing nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. Proteins are foods that come from animals and plant sources and contain a good source of zinc, iron and calcium, but many of these foods can contain a high level of saturated fats and cholesterol. Foods rich in protein help regulate body functions including the immune system. Carbohydrates are a good source of fiber and micronutrients and are found in foods such as; vegetables, fruits, and foods containing whole grains. Carbohydrates are important because they are a main source of energy...
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...lose fat while gaining muscle mass, but I could not find a good routine that gave me the best results. Before I began my research, I had to think critical about what was causing me to gain fat, and why my workout routine was not as effective on myself as it was for others. I began to search for credible sources on the Internet, so that I can have a better understanding of the relationship between nutrition and the human body. Once my understanding on nutrition was clear, I then began to do research on fat burning and strength conditioning. After my research was complete, I began to test these theories on myself. I created a chart that kept track of each exercise, the amount of repetitions completed, weight loss or gain, and body fat percentage. I used this chart to compare my before and after results within 90 days, and the end results were stunning. I could lower my body fat percentage, and gain more muscle mass, which was exactly what I wanted. The type of informal research that was used to test this theory was experimental research. According to the textbook, Psychology and Your Life, it tells us about experimental research, which states, “Investigator produces a change in one variable to observe the effects of that change on other variables” (Ch. 1, pg. 33). With that said, the way that I tested the theory of increasing my muscle mass was similar to the research method described in the text. Through experimental research, psychologists carry out an experiment to establish...
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...Human Biology Week 1: Worksheet 1. Consider the organization of life. Identify the different levels of organization from the cell to the organism. -The cell is the smallest unit displaying the properties of life that is the basic structural and functional unit of organisms. -Tissues are a group of similar cells that performs similar functions. - Organ is a structure that contains at least two different types of tissues that work together for a common purpose. -Organ system is a group of organs arranged in such a way that they perform functions that they would not otherwise be able to perform if they were by themselves. -Organism is an individual being that contains all of the above mentioned. Without these an organism would not be able to function properly. 2. List and define the characteristics of life and provide an example in your life that demonstrates the characteristic. -There are 7 characteristics of life and they are as follows: Organization is when single cell organisms have a specific make up to be self sufficient. It starts with an organism which is complex. Humans are classified as multicellular because they are composed of many different types of cells. A tissue is defined as a group of similar cells that perform a particular function. An organ is made up of many tissues, and organ systems are a group of organs that perform a common function. One example of life is humans. When acquiring materials and energy, living things take in energy and use it...
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...STE09288743 Practical 1 - Determination of the ash content of foods Introduction Foodstuffs are divided into five categories; crude protein – the total level of nitrogen in a feed, ether extract – the total fat content of a feed, nitrogen free extract – the soluble carbohydrate in a feed, crude fibre - cellulose, fibre with nitrogen attached & alkali insoluble lignin and total ash content – an indication of the mineral content of feeds. The aim of this report is to try and find out the total ash content of Wainwrights Adult Complete Dog Food With Duck And Rice through a food analysis method and compare the amount found with what the original packaging states. Mclements (2003) explains that “ash is the inorganic residue remaining after the water and organic matter have been removed by heating in the presence of oxidizing agents, which provides a measure of the total amount of minerals within a food.” It’s important for the correct amount of ash to be in a dog’s diet because as Professional Pet Foods (2013) explain, “excess ash will contribute excess minerals to the diet, potentially leading to health problems.” Method This method can be used for all types of food containing less than 50% fat, it allows for the determination of the mineral content of foodstuffs. In this process, the samples temperature is taken to 550°C to ensure all organic matter is burnt leaving only the mineral content of the food. The heating of the food...
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...The Atkins Diet: Pitfalls and Risks Millions across the world have benefited from the Atkins diet and have lost weight successfully. Weight loss is achievable through Dr. Atkin’s methods and diet plan. The primary concern that the Atkins diet focuses on is the intake of carbohydrates through the diet. Through the restriction and then gradual reintroduction of carbohydrates, the Atkins diet uses the body’s own mechanisms against itself to burn fat. By restricting the carbohydrate intake and then slowly introducing back into the diet; fat becomes the primary energy burner since glucose production is low due to lack of carbohydrates. The exclusion of carbohydrates while on the Atkins diet is an unhealthy manner to lose weight, one runs the...
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...milk an excellent food for the very young, but humans have also adapted milk, specifically cow’s milk, as a food substance for persons of all ages. Many specialized milk products like cheese, yogurt, butter, and ice cream are staples of our diet. Milk is probably the most nutritionally-complete food that can be found in nature. This property is important for milk, since it is the only food young mammals consume in the nutritionally significant weeks following birth. Whole milk contains vitamins (principally thiamine, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, and vitamins A, D, and K), minerals (calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, and trace metals), proteins (which include all the essential amino acids), carbohydrates (chiefly lactose), and lipids (fats). The only important elements in which milk is seriously deficient are iron and Vitamin C. Infants are usually born with a storage supply of iron large enough to meet their needs for several weeks. Vitamin C is easily secured through an orange juice supplement. The average composition of the milk of each of several mammals is summarized in the accompanying table. Average Percentage...
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...It is clear that the dilemma of the Trolley problem is traumatic as any action the man takes, results in the death of either the five passengers or the fat man. Any action taken will be based on the man’s reasoning. From my perspective, throwing the fat man onto the track seems reasonable as it is better to save five lives and lose one than to lose five lives and save only one. The theory of utilitarianism stands to justify this as the outcome for five people is good and the outcome is bad for only one person, making it a rational act. This proves that reason is a good check on our instinctive judgments as the man’s reasons might guide him into doing what he regards as instinctively the right thing. This right thing is justified by the reasons...
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