...The body needs energy from food (calories) to perform everyday life functions. When the number of calories taken in is equivalent to the calories burned or used, body weight remains the same. Eventually, people consume more calories than they burn; this causes an energy imbalance resulting in weight gain, overweight and even obesity (National Institute, 2012). While exercising and dieting both contribute to weight loss, the different effects such as nutrition intake, time consumption and mental effects must be factored in. The human body requires nutrition to function properly. Nutrition repairs muscles, organs and skin. Exercise with no diet does not provide the proper nutrition that is essential to the body (Paez & Kravitz, 2000). Exercising and burning calories is important to recover the body with the proper nutrients. However, it defeats the purpose of exercise when somebody's daily food intake is above or below his or her suggested nutrition. Therefore, the nutrient intake with just exercise and no diet does not fuel the body inadequately. The appropriate amount of nutrients is consumed while dieting properly. Nutrients are required for the body to function appropriately. Essential nutrients are something the body can’t produce or can’t produce in an adequate amount of time on its own. Essential nutrients can only be provided by a proper diet. These nutrients include water, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fat. (National Institute, 2012). There are recommended...
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...Chapter 3 Review Questions 1. What aspects of a person’s life are included in mental health?: They have high self esteem and feel good about themselves, they are realistic and accept imperfections in themselves and others, they are altruistic; they help others, they have a sense of control over their lives and feel capable of meeting challenges and solving problems, they demonstrate social competence in their relationships with other people and they believe that they can rely on them, they are not overwhelmed by fear, love, or anger; they try to control irrational thoughts and levels of stress. They are optimistic; they maintain a positive outlook, they have a capacity for intimacy; they do not fear commitment, they are creative and appreciate creativity in others, they take reasonable risks in order to grow, they bounce back from adversity. 2. What are the six “virtues” identified in the text, and how are they defined? (1) Wisdom and knowledge: cognitive strengths that entail the acquisition and use of knowledge. (2) Courage: emotional strengths that involve the exercise of will to accomplish goals in the face of opposition, external or internal. (3) Humanity: interpersonal strengths that involve “tending and befriending” others. (4) Justice: civic strengths that underlie healthy community life. (5) Temperance: strengths that protect against excess. (6) Transcendence: strengths that forge connections to the larger universe and provide meaning. 3. What are some of...
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...Video Games and Health ITT Technical Institute It’s easy to see the appeal of the video game. They allow us to do things that most people would never have the chance to experience, or something that’s flat out impossible. From the roar of a massive v-12 engine in a Ferrari, screaming down a straight at 230 miles per hour, to the rat-tat-tat of a heavy machine gun, complete with the imagined scent of cordite and powdery, obliterated dry wall, or even directing stalwart troops across a decimated sci-fi battlefield, there’s nothing quite like the visceral experience of a well-made video game. I’ve plummeted feet-first through Earth’s fiery atmosphere in a vessel no bigger than a phone booth with blue and purple iridescent plasma-bolts exploding inches from my head. I’ve experienced the elation of besting a massive, scaly, fire-breathing dragon in single combat that had just burned down an unfortunate village. The experiences that these games give us are just not available anywhere else, to such an interactive extent. However, therein may lay a problem. It is an undeniable fact that videos games can have an addictive quality to them, due to the escapism they provide. Wherever one looks, there seems to be someone engrossed in the latest action-adventure game, whether it be on a handheld device such as a smart phone, or on an enormous flat screen television that uses more electricity than Rhode Island. We have more leisure time in today’s society than in any other time in...
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...Healthy Vs. Happy As a personal fitness trainer and a woman that has dealt with obesity and depression, I will explain from real life experience the relationship between health and happiness. I will also give examples of research proving how being healthy will help sustain cognitive ability as we grow older, providing a happier more fulfilling life. I was once 225 pounds, my ideal weight is 140 pounds. I would eat anything I wanted, and suffered mentally from my life style choices. I had bouts of depression and was ashamed of how I looked, making my self-esteem plummet. I suffered from headaches which made me very irritable. Than one day something happened that would change my life forever. As I was driving to work one morning, I blacked out. When I regained consciousness, I found myself in a town I did not know, and I had no recollection of driving there. I went to the doctor and was told my blood sugar had dropped very low. After doing some tests he told me I suffered from hypoglycemia; a condition where sugar levels are abnormally low. This is why I was having mood swings, headaches, and blackouts. The doctor told me to I needed eat a healthy diet and lose weight or in time I would end up with diabetes. Research has proven weight has an enormous effect on health by impacting everything from heart disease and stroke to mental issues like anxiety and depression (Witt & Mossler, 2010). Once I was able to take control of my eating habits some wonderful side...
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...October 27th, 2015 Tai Chi vs Yoga Tai chi is a form of marital arts that originated from Ancient China. Tai chi is based on the philosophy of Taoism, more specifically on Yin and Yang. This exercise connects mental concentration, deep breathing, and actions to try and equally balance these two concepts. Tai chi is made up of two main forms – Dayoin and Tuna. Dayoin is the exertion of inner force whereas Tuna refers to deep breathing exercises. Tai Chi uses this combination of breathing and moving to calm the mind and thus can be regarded primarily as a mind exercise. There are many different styles of Tai chi such as: Chen style, Yang style, Hao Style, Wu style, Sun style, etc. Each of these styles emphasizes different variations of slow...
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...who fit this definition act as role models for women who want to look like they do, and magazines and television advertisements are constantly telling women how they too can be “beautiful” by selling them weight loss products, exercise programs, and other image enhancers. The constant exposure to the media’s version of beautiful is not something that is often thought of as negative. However, their portrayal of what is beautiful has become distorted over the years, to the point where achieving this “thin-ideal”, which will be defined later, is nearly impossible for women if done through healthy means. Because of this, many women develop body dissatisfaction, which can lead to serious and dangerous consequences, such as the development of eating disorders, in order to be “beautiful”. While there are many factors that can be linked to eating disorders, research has found that the media’s influence on society’s portrayal of extremely thin females as the ideal body is directly correlated to the increase in body dissatisfaction, eating disorders and other harmful conditions found in women. By analyzing this from a feminist perspective, it can be argued that not only does the media’s influence on the idealization of thinness effect females physical and mental health negatively, but it also acts as reinforcement for the patriarchal culture prevalent in today’s society. There is a wide range of eating disorders, ranging from minor to severe. Body dissatisfaction, which is “a psychiatric...
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...Stress is a reaction to a stimulus that disturbs our physical or mental equilibrium. A small amount of stress “acute stress” can be exciting which will keep us active and alert. Long-term stress is chronic stress which can have detrimental effects on one’s health. Individuals cannot control the stressors in our world but we can alter our reactions to them. Psychologists have found stress is an interesting topic for many years. The constant research and findings has allowed them to treat individuals with mental health issues while teaching them to reduce stress. The Stress, Portrait of a Killer video has opened my eyes to all levels of stress and the impact stress will take on our health and bodies. This video surprised me with stressors that I don’t even think about from day to day even though I experience them. One being traffic jams, I actually saw myself setting in the vehicle hitting the stirring wheel as the man did in the video. Seeing this, seeing me and knowing I am in traffic jams daily, I am going to take the steps to not be upset when I am sitting there or someone cuts me off in order to cut in line instead of waiting their turn. I also found interesting the fact that one can tell the different level of stress people are experiencing as they drive through neighborhoods. Middleclass vs. Poverty neighborhoods show a great difference in stress and ultimately will take its toll on an individual’s health. Young children who grow up in poverty would have the stress...
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...because of an increase in technology, you will find most children coped up inside their bedrooms playing video games and eating unhealthy food. America is said to have 35.7% of their people considered obese or overweight. Watching our nation grow bigger and bigger is the reason why we must have physical education required in all schools so that we can teach children to be active and healthy, help lower obesity, and lower depression and anxiety. Physical education is instruction and development of the body that begins with easy exercises and moves to more rigorous ones. It provides children with the proper information on hygiene and helps with performance and management of athletic games. Many schools provide physical education in their schools but do not require it to be taken. In gym children are taught team skills as well individual skills. It teaches children the basis to a healthy lifestyle and allows them to interact in fun games or exercises with their peers. With physical education required in all schools we can help teach the kids to be active and healthy, lower obesity, and lower depression and anxiety. Running around is a great way to live an active and healthy life. In physical education the instructor goes over the body and how to be fit. Having required physical education allows students to take 60- 90 minutes out of their long filled days to work on...
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... MARRIAGE VALUES / SINGLE VALUES OCCUPATIONAL VALUES (IN DESCENDING ORDER) PARENTING VALUES / CHILDFREE VALUES RENTING VALUES / HOME-OWNING VALUES 10 POINTS II. MASLOW’S HIERARCHY (FIVE PARTS AT TWO POINTS EACH) PHYSIOLOGICAL (PHYSICAL) NEEDS DENTAL, MEDICAL, SLEEP HRS, FOOD SECURITY (SAFETY) NEEDS TYPE OF INSURANCE, HEALTH, LIFE, AUTO BELONGING (LOVE) NEEDS CURRENT AND FUTURE PERSONS SELF-ESTEEM NEEDS ACHIEVEMENTS: JOB, FAMILY, ETC. SELF-ACTUALIZATION NEEDS COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS PART B: VALUES & GOALS 4 POINTS III. MATCH OCCUPATION VALUES WITH JOB DESCRIPTION QUOTES (WWW.BLS.GOV) OR LRC FOR OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK 33 POINTS IV. GOALS CHART (11 AREAS, THREE TIMES PERIODS = 33 PARTS AT ONE POINT EACH) EDUCATION TOTAL CREDIT HOURS, DEGREE OCCUPATION JOB TITLE HOUSING TYPE AND COST MARRIAGE YES/NO CHILDREN NUMBER INCOME TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNT LEISURE TIME AMOUNT OF TIME: DAY, WEEK, MONTH RETIREMENT PLAN TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE PHYSICAL HEALTH WEIGHT, BLOOD PRESSURE, PULSE RATE MENTAL HEALTH AMOUNT OF TIME – DAY, WEEK, MONTH FAMILY RELATIONS AMOUNT OF TIME – DAY, WEEK, MONTH; FEF PART C: METHODS TO GOALS 33 POINTS V. METHODS CHART (11 AREAS, THREE TIME PERIODS = 33 PARTS AT ONE POINT EACH) EDUCATION NUMBER OF COURSES PER QUARTER OCCUPATION HOW TO SEARCH, INTERVIEW, NETWORK HOUSING FINANCE PLAN, TYPE...
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...The Cases of The District of Columbia vs. Heller and Lopez vs. the United States: a look at Supreme Court gun law cases, rulings, and the current abuse of executive privilege under the Second Amendment. The Second Amendment to the Constitution is the right to keep and bear arms by every law abiding citizen in the United States. In this dialog, we will look at the aforementioned Supreme Court cases to better understand the limitations of the Central Governments ability to interfere with this individual right. In the case of the District of Columbia vs. Heller, the primary issue in this case was the complete ban of handguns in homes within the District of Columbia unless they are unserviceable. This case was brought by Dick Heller in an action claiming that a complete ban violates the 2nd Amendment right guaranteed to the citizens of this country. In the case of Lopez vs. the United States, Congress attempted to control where individuals could carry weapons through the invalid use and exercise of the commerce clause power. At first look into the District of Columbia vs. Heller case, the power to solicit and control gun regulation belongs to the States, not the Federal Government. The District of Columbia is not a state and therefore does not possess the authority to install gun regulations on the citizenry living there as they are residents of Maryland and Virginia and are so governed by the gun laws which exist...
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...Does nature play a more important role than nurture? A child’s culture is made up of different customs, practices and social behaviors that the child’s family is involved in. For example, religious beliefs, different rules the family has or activities they are involved in. Most likely if a child grows up in a Christian home they are going to follow those same values when they get older. If a family is active and involves their small children in the activities then the children are more likely to grow up with an active lifestyle. Culture has a big influence on the development of a child. Physically, a child can learn from their parents how to live a healthy lifestyle. How to eat healthy and take care of their bodies with healthy exercise. Culture can also affect a child’s cognitive development through how those that surround a child teach that child. Do they take time to work the child to develop different skills and knowledge? It affects their social development. Children who experience the security of loving parents and have strong attachments to their parents are better able to reach out to relate with others. (Seefeldt, 2010) Nature and Nurture both play a very important role in a child’s development. Many people argue over which one plays a bigger role. They seem to play an equally important role in different areas of a child’s life. Nature gives us certain things that for the most part cannot be changed. Physical disabilities or certain diseases are an example...
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...reverse this devastating epidemic one must better understand the causes, affects, and the ways of preventing obesity in children before it is too late. The growing epidemic of obesity in children is both a very serious and preventable issue. Preventing and treating obesity in children is the only way to reduce the risk of many related health, physical, and mental issues associated with this deadly disease. Although many cases of obesity in children are associated with genetic factors or other diseases, many other cases are strictly due to a lack of exercise and abundance in a child’s calorie intake. If today’s children are not educated on the effects, that overeating and a lack of exercise can have on one’s body. The result may lead to complications with both health and mental issues. Many of today’s youth are now being diagnosed with early signs of heart disease, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, joint problems, sleep apnea, and asthma. Type 2 diabetes (a disorder of insufficient production of or reduced sensitivity to insulin) most commonly associated with adults is now becoming more prominent in obese children, resulting in even more health conditions such as kidney problems, blindness, numbness of limbs, and...
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...overweight individuals with risk of T2D was needed. The study, Motivators and barriers to exercise among adults with a high risk of type 2 diabetes – a qualitative study, was preformed to help fill this knowledge gap. The purpose of this study was to describe the motivators and barriers to exercise among subjects with a high risk of T2D. (Korkiakangas, 2010) Background of study While there was previous research study, the Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study, motivations and barriers to exercise with individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. Prior to this study, there was only one research study on motivation and barriers to exercise with individuals at risk for Type 2 Diabetes. The purpose of this current research study is to obtain more information and to identify and describe the motivators and barriers to exercise among subjects with a high risk of T2D. The obtained information will be used to develop content and methods for counseling. Nursing will be able to use this new developed content and methods for counseling to help guide the patient that is at risk for T2D to improve their overall quality of life. Research has shown that diet and exercise has prevented and improves glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity, and positive effects on blood pressure, HDL cholesterol, weight loss, muscle preservation, and increase in quality and quantity of sleep. (Korkiakangas, 2011) The benefits for exercise are obvious, but the most challenging...
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...Natural Weight Loss vs Weight Loss Surgery Brandy Cherry COM/155 June 02, 2013 Paul Howell Millions of people around the globe have been taking risk of reducing calories by undergoing surgery, while others prefer to burn fat the natural way. There are so many natural weight loss benefits to consider before agreeing undergoing a painful and costly surgery that has no guarantee. Too many people are seeing these weight loss surgeries as the easy way out instead of as a last option. Many Surgeons have become popular for satisfying their clients while many manufacturing companies have introduced new products for weight loss. According to Timothy B. Curry, MD of the Mayo Clinic, almost 2/3 of Americans are overweight or obese, and that number continues to rise. Many people want to lose weight, but for those who have become very large, surgery may be the only way to successfully do this. Others may take the weight off by making diet and exercise changes. Natural weight loss benefits are so much more motivating than those of surgery. With natural weight loss you are not shocking your body into starvation with an intensely reduced stomach. Instead you are retraining your body to appreciate the right foods that provide the nutrients you need to be healthy. Other natural weight loss benefits include the introduction of better habits into your life style. By taking the time to learn to eat well, to learn to appreciate and enjoy regular exercise, and to learning how to overcome...
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...changing demographics of the US, other races increases minority groups grew 11 times as rapidly as the white non-Hispanic population between 1980 and now. 2. Subjective Culture | Objective culture | 心理或集体意识A meaning system shared by a group of people;对个人以及个人的行为产生影响Affects individual behavior and mental activities, like heritageTradition, rules, political standards, etc看不见摸不着, 在你脑子里的mental settingYou cannot directly touch or see subjective culture | 具体实物或行为Materials: buildings, tools, clothing,Activities: Family, government, sex life | 3. The culture cycle Ecology rewards certain cultures->these cultures become powerful->people mimic them and they spread influence->a new ecology forms ->ecology rewards certain cultures 4. Ethnocentrism 民族优越感 Believing that one's own culture is "universal" or "normal" and that deviations are abnormal or immoral. -psychology is WEIRD: 68% psychology participants are American, 96% of participants are from Western, industrialized countries. BUT WEIRD countries only make up about 16 of world’s population. And 70% of participants are psychology undergraduates. WesternEducatedIndustrializedRichDemocratic 5. Evidence for culture in animals vs. humans · humans cultures are much more complex and symbolic · humans are much better teachers and learners · humans are most encephalized 大脑发育完全的 6. Explanation for why humans are social/ cultural · Complex social worlds led to a need for successful navigation of complex relationship...
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