...To Eat or Not to Eat Eating is a part of human nature. It is necessary to maintain good health and wellness, but some people may find themselves facing negative health factors due to overeating or under eating. Hunger and satiety are the two main driving factors that lead to food consumption. To make this concept a little easier to understand try thinking of hunger as something that tells us when to eat, while satiety tells us how much to eat. Our blood glucose tends to remain at a fairly stable level most of the time. Hormones found in the pancreas help keep our glucose levels steady. One theory points towards people experiencing hunger as a result of a drop in blood glucose levels when faced with premeal hunger. Some studies have found that when our bodies are anticipating a meal (premeal hunger) our blood glucose levels can drop up to 8% (Pinel, 2007). Often people see premeal hunger as an indicator that they need to consume food for energy, but it is actually the body’s way of preparing for the consumption of food, which causes the body stress and disrupts the body’s homeostatic balance (Pinel, 2007). An experiment was performed on rats which examined the relationship between two regions of the hypothalamus and eating behavior. It was actually believed that these two regions of the hypothalamus controlled one’s eating behavior (Pinel, 2007.) Scientists performed various operations on rats to study how the brain controls eating behavior. Some rats were given...
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...Ivy Allshouse To Eat or Not to Eat PSY 240 November 17, 2012 Rebecca Gadza To Eat or Not to Eat Good Afternoon everyone, thank you for joining us today for our discussion on eating disorders. For those of you who have not been here before my name is Ivy, I am the counselor here at Healthy Mind, Healthy Weight Center for Eating Disorders. Today we will be talking about Obesity/Anorexia and the reasons we eat or don’t eat. First I would like to start today’s session off talking about some of the physiological aspects of eating and why we really eat. There are many different theories of what tells us we need to eat. We get the feeling of hunger to signal when we need to eat. As we all know we provide our self with food and that food is converted into energy. Once the food enters our body it starts what is called digestion. Digestion is a gastrointestinal process that breaks down food and absorbs the vitamins, minerals, and fats into the body. Once food is digested it is converted into energy and stored in three forms; fats, proteins, and glycogen. Energy is mostly stored as fat in the body for two reasons, one it holds more energy than glycogen and two glycogen holds more water, which would make the average person over 600 pounds. There are three phases that each person goes to through to metabolize energy (Pinel, 2009). The cephalic phase is the first phase. The cephalic phase begins with the sight, smell, or thought of food. The cephalic stage ends once the food compounds...
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...To Eat or Not to Eat Ashley Morse PSY/240 May 6th, 2015 Dr. Karen Molano Valentine To Eat or Not to Eat My name is Ashley and I will be assisting you and answering as many questions as I can in regards to eating disorders. Today we will be discussing the different types of eating disorders, what the cause of these disorders may be, and then I will gladly answer any questions. We will be focusing on the issues of obesity and anorexia. The first thing we will talk about today is the meaning, or description of the physiological factors for hunger and satiety. Hunger is when our body sends the signal to engage our need to find and consume food or sustenance. What we feel when we need to eat or find the substance is exactly that, hunger. There is a primal need to fill the human body with something that will fulfill that need. What one decides to fill the body with is entirely up to the individual. There are those that attempt to consume foods that are considered to be healthy by their standards, and there are those individuals that tend to grab whatever is available at the time. Food on the go has become an American staple. There are more fast food restaurants in this country than any other, (Schlosser, 2000). This fact has contributed to the issue of obesity in this country. It is the food choices, the rush of the meal, the lack of knowledge, and the hopelessness that all feeds into the obesity problem that the people of this country face. The issue of anorexia is not so...
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...Welcome everyone. I am Lola Jackson, your Life Counselor. Thank you for your participation in group counseling and it is my hope that we all will gain a better understanding in yourselves and your bodies and how to attain a healthy mindset and behavior when eating. Eating healthy is a lifestyle and understanding the importance’s of portion control and the nutrients involved in clean eating will help you be a better you. Today I will be discussing the different eating disorders that people suffer from and the many people who suffer from obesity and how we can control these issues ourselves and make a healthier lifestyle for us and our families. There are two eating disorders we will discuss the first one being; Anorexia Nervosa: A condition characterized by intense fear of gaining weight or becoming obese, as well as a distorted body image, leading to an excessive weight loss from restricting food intake and excessive exercise. The other disorder is Bulimia Nervosa: An eating disorder in which persistent concern with the body weight and shape leads to repeat episodes of bingeing (consuming large amounts of food in a short time) associated with induced vomiting. Overweight and obesity are both labels for ranges of weight that are greater than what is generally considered healthy for a given height. The terms also identify ranges of weight that have been shown to increase the likelihood of certain diseases and other health problems. (cdc.gov) There are many factors that can...
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...To Eat Or Not To Eat Carl Nichols Psy/240 May 20, 2012 Hello, my name is Carl Nichols and I will be your eating disorder counselor. My main purpose and goal today is your well-being, and see that you better understand your issues and problems you are struggling with on a daily basis of your life. Life is so precious and I hate to see so many others dealing with obesity and anorexia. I want you to understand that there are physiological factors that make us want to eat and factors that make us not eat. Today we will be discussing those factors; I really want you to understand why this is so important to your physical and mental health. There are perceptions about hunger and satiety that I want to introduce and talk about some of the fictitious stories. So overall, I have a lot to cover and things I want to get you to understand about you conditions. The ultimate goal today is to help you better your physical and mental health and to find the root cause of your condition and figure out ways to restore your overall health. When we begin our session, the first task to do is present status and information about the hunger and satiety that you need to know about your present condition. You would need to understand about your blood glucose that you may have heard from others believed to be true. Facts state that a lot of people think that when you see a your blood glucose level drop, myths and most people think that it makes you hungry, but that isn’t accurate. There has been clinical-...
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...To Eat or Not to Eat Amber Janine Chandler PSY/240 Saturday, May 5th, 2012 Susan Forde, Ph.D. To Eat or Not to Eat The human body needs nutrients to live. In fact, ever body – whether human, animal, or plant – needs nutrients to survive. And the quickest way for organisms to get those nutrients is through food. But what causes us to eat? What motivators push us toward finding that next meal? When do we know when we’re actually hungry rather than simply desiring a snack to pass the time? And, equally as important, how do we know that we have reached the necessary calorie intake level – more commonly known as being “full”? Although there are many factors that influence our hunger and satiety levels, not all of them are completely reliable. In fact, some may lead us very far astray. The feeling of hunger is very real, and can be a very powerful motivator for finding food. But does it always mean that we are actually hungry? Many of us assume that the growling in our stomach is an indicator that we are low on the essential nutrients which provide us with the energy we need to get through the day. However, this is rarely the case. We are likely not starving, and we quite possibly have more than enough stored energy to get through several more hours – or days, if necessary – even if we don’t see another meal in that time. Much more likely is the idea that we are experiencing premeal hunger. Premeal hunger is the onset of hungry feelings before a meal. These...
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...To Eat or Not To Eat? Rachel Landry PSY/240 March 24, 2013 To Eat or Not To Eat Welcome to our group session today, I am Rachel Landry and I will be the counselor leading this group. My background is working with people who have issues with food, all different types of issues. During today’s group I will be addressing some of the facts and myths around what causes people to eat or not to eat. We will address some of the misconceptions about hunger and satiety. The first thing I want to say to everyone is that eating is a behavior. We eat because we have to but we do it because we enjoy eating and it makes us happy, however some people eat and it becomes unhealthy after a certain point. Some people do not eat because they fear it becoming unhealthy and that in turn is also unhealthy. It is important that you all understand the physiological factors and how all of the research that has been done and is currently being done is making headway for new discoveries about hunger and health. Some of the most common misconceptions about hunger and satiety is the belief that hunger is caused by an empty stomach. An empty stomach does not constitute the feeling of hunger, the feeling of hunger more than likely comes from fact that your body is trained to tell you that you are hungry at certain points. The idea that satiety is caused by feeling full is also a common misconception, reasonably the gastrointestinal tract is where these feelings come from. The hypothalamus...
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...To Eat or Not to Eat Gina Morgan PSY/240 June 19, 2011 Kenna Bush Abstract To Eat or Not to Eat Introduction My name is Gina Morgan. I work as an eating disorder counseling specialist. I am here today to talk with you about two types of eating disorders, obesity and anorexia nervosa. In our talk today, I would like to be able to give you a fresh perspective on food, hunger and satiety in hopes that it may benefit those who live with these disorders. Obesity is the term used when a person has maintained a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. Obesity carries with it many health risks. These include hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, bone health problems and many other health complications and illnesses (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008). The disorder known as anorexia nervosa is a mental illness. This term is used for individuals who refuse to keep their weight within 85% of the standard weight for their age and height. Sufferers of anorexia express deep anxiety about gaining any weight. In addition, their body image is grossly distorted. These individual’s refuse to eat and often combine their self-deprivation with eating binges they follow with willful purging. They state that they do this to maintain what they view as an acceptable weight. This illness is very severe and is often life threatening. It can result in heart failure, kidney failure and damage to the brain (National Alliance on Mental Illness, 2008)...
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...excess energy. The first is basal metabolic rate, the next is diet-induced thermogenesis, and the last is NEAT (non-exercise activity thermo-genesis). NEAT is “generated by activities such as fidgeting and the maintenance of posture and muscle-tone”. Pinel (2011) Additionally, another factor that adds to the obesity epidemic is that manufacturers substitute flavors such as salt, sugar, and fats, for nutrients. The company would rather make money off of pleasing the taste buds instead of keeping the product at its healthiest, optimal level. Junk food does not have to be completely cut out but it does need to be eaten in moderation. Obesity is a contributing factor to diabetes. Once diabetes has set in, a diabetic has to watch everything they eat. Most diabetics know that candy and other sweets are not allowed because they tend to send glucose levels through the roof. A few danger foods that some diabetics do not know about before consumed is raisins, pancakes, bacon, fruit juice, fries, and white bread. This list alone should be enough to...
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...Court Decisions Well from my electronic reserve reading I learned of the way they are making new applicants take drug test I very much agree with that but I do not think that just the new applicants should have to take the drug test I feel all on welfare should participate in the drug test. Yes it is said in the reading that a request for temporary injunction which violates the 4th amendment of people’s rights yes it may be true but still needs to be done. It also states that clients who do not pass will have to compete a specific treatment plan and if they refuse their benefits will be cut by 25%. (Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Weekly11/22/99). That is great because now there may be allot more people in society that will receive the help they need for their drug and alcohol problems when they couldn’t receive help before. The outcome of the drug testing program will be a blessing to many and they will keep their benefits knowing testing may be coming their way at any giving time because it is done by random picking. But than their will be kids getting their parents back from the drug and alcohol use. Some facts are that when it came to testing under the Michigan program 268 were tested and it was found that only 21 came out to be positive, out of the 21 all but 3 were found to have been using marijuana . many think this is a great program because substance abuse is a barrier when it comes to finding a job and able to take care of their...
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...My personality Ever since I was a child, I have been people-pleasing, extroverted, passionate and sincere. I have always done my best to help my teacher at school, and I’ve always tried hard to please my friends when I was a teenager. Whenever they needed me, I was always there for them. I have been flattering almost anyone that I’ve considered as my best friend. I gave anything they needed, and they usually just walked away with the benefits then left me all alone. I’ve never realized why I would let this happen, until I took the Enneagram Test. I have been Type 2, the “HELPER” for the past nineteen years. I am a 100% unwise helper. Before I took the Enneagram Test, I always thought that: “Maybe I have some kind of problem with my personality~ I mean. What kind of person will allow people to use them over and over again? I must be some kind of fool or neurotic! ” After I took this test, surprisingly, almost everything in the descriptions was accurate! This is exactly who I am! For all these years, I have been suffering from feeling abandoned or rejected by friends around me and I don’t even know why. I don’t understand why I treat them so well, but they just take that for granted and walk away? I have been sociable, but most of these so-called “friends” will only be there when they need my HELP! According to the Enneagram test, I have been “altruistic and unselfish” most of the time when people ask for help. What’s more, I have “unconditional love for my [loved...
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...Leverage Your Special Talents. This chapter focuses on identifying your unique skills. You should commit yourself to becoming good in these areas, then apply your knowledge and skills (no one can ever take those away). Ask yourself, "What am I really good at?" "What do I enjoy the most about my work?" "What has been most responsible for my success in the past?" "If I could do any job at all, what job would it be?" Focus on your best energies and abilities. Identify Your Key Constraints. Limiting factors affect how quickly and how well you get your task done. They are the critical path or choke point to achieving your goal. Identify your limiting factors by asking yourself what is holding you back, then focus on alleviating those factors as much as possible. Getting rid of those limiting factors usually brings more progress in a shorter time than anything else. The 80/20 Rule applies here too-80% of the constraints are internal, only 20% are external. Those constraints can be as simple as a thought or belief. Accept responsibility and get rid of your constraint. Put Pressure on Yourself. The intent behind this principle is to take charge of your life before you end up waiting for a rescue that will never come. Be a leader, someone who can work without supervision, which according to Brian is only about 2% of people. Set standards for yourself higher than you would for others and go the extra mile. This is all about self-esteem, which is your reputation of yourself. Everything...
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...Eat Fresh Not Processed With all the focus on getting healthier through eating right and exercising these days, I am making a stand try to completely eliminate processed foods from my diet. If you see a food product in a box, a bag, or any type of packaging and it did not come from a health food store chances are it’s processed. Foods that are processed lose most of their nutritional value and substituted with unhealthy fillers like sugar and carbohydrates. Artificial colors, sweeteners, high fructose corn syrup, and salt are some of the other unhealthy substitutes used in processed foods. Consuming too much high fructose corn syrup itself is believed to be a factor in weight gain, dental cavities, and overall poor nutrition. Not only does it taste better, but fresh foods also provide more nutrients than processed foods. When attempting to get the full benefits of fresh foods, one should purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. These fresh foods contain vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and fibers that are all needed in order to maintain optimal health. Eating fresh foods over processed makes it easier to lose and maintain weight as well as providing more energy because processed foods are not nutritious. A big part of fresh food and its vitamins is when it is consumed. Fresh foods start losing their vitamins the moment they are picked and sometimes sit in stores or warehouses for weeks before being purchased. This is a good reason to try and purchase food from a farmers market where...
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...The GED Language Arts, Reading Test Passing the GED Language Arts, Reading Test Jean Dean ABE/GED Teacher Mentor Teacher California Distance Learning Project www.cdlponline.org 1 GED Video Partner #11 Passing the GED Reading Test In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. Martin Luther King, Jr. TEST OVERVIEW: Time: 65 minutes The test consists of fiction and nonfiction readings. • Fiction excerpts include readings from novels, short stories, folk tales, poetry, and plays. • Nonfiction excerpts include readings from reviews, essays, articles, speeches, biographies, business documents, and articles about the visual arts. The test consists of 40 multiple-choice questions. • 30 of the questions come from fiction readings. • 10 of the questions come from nonfiction readings. There are seven passages. • Three of the passages are from prose fiction (novels, short stories, and folk tales). • Poetry and plays have one passage each. • Nonfiction has two passages. There are three literary time periods. One passage comes from each of these periods: • Before 1920 • 1920-1960 • After 1960 The following reading skills are tested: • Comprehension—identifying the main idea, the purpose of a selection, supporting details, and using context clues to discover the meaning of unknown words 2 • • • Application—applying ideas to a new context Analysis—recognizing the way material is organized...
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...Let’s Eat Jessica Haller DeVry University Let’s consider where hamburger comes from. Reading Pollen’s, The Omnivore Dilemma, it sparked an interest in me to not only follow the path of where the corn is grown and what it is used to create, but also what does corn feed that provides dinner on the table for us. One big contention in today’s day and age is how is the corn grown and used to feed the animals which sustain us. You see in the super markets all the time now, organic carrots, corn, potatoes, lettuce, grain fed hamburger. What does all of this mean? Taking a step back and looking where it originated, we see cattle herding. Herding cattle is as old as Time itself. As old as when the first cattle where domesticated over 50,000 years ago, and as old as the cattle drives done in the Old West. Now imagine living back in the days of the “Wild West”. Being part of a cattle drive and moving the cattle from the East coast and “Going West.” The cook or the “Boss man” of the cattle drive was the “man who owned the cattle they were herding -- but everyone also knew the cook was the man even the boss deferred to most often. The outfit's chuck wagon was a rough equivalent of a traveling general store, and the cook was not only the chief clerk of that store, he was usually the closest thing the cowboys had to a doctor, surgeon, dentist, tailor, and fussy maiden aunt.”(Old West, 2012) You being the “Boss man” have to feed the entire crew and making sure that you have enough...
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