lower energy intake (54.7 [+ or -] 4.2 vs 68.4 [+ or -] 4.2 kcal/kg/24 bas, p=0.03), , higher fat/CHO ratio in their diet and spent longer hours watching TV.In conclusion, the difference in
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T e l e v i s i o n V i o l e n c e a n d Its Effect o n C h i l d r e n Merrilyn O. Johnson, MSN, RN Television (TV) has become a large part of children's activities. Much discussion exists as to the level of violence on TV programs and its effect on children's behavior. This article reviews the literature, discusses social issues, and presents some interventions available to nursing professionals to assist children and families in coping with the impact of TV on children's lives. Copyright 9
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defined as a set of behaviors, symbols, and attitudes that are shared among a large group of people and this is usually been passed down from one generation to the next (Shiraev & Levy, 2010). The behaviors that are learned can be customs, traditions, habits, and fashions. Symbols are a form of material objects (Shiraev & Levy, 2010). Attitudes are beliefs that include political, religious, moral views and can include opinions, superstitions, and stereotypes (Shiraev & Levy, 2010). Although some cultures
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Factors Affecting the Study Habits Research is the investigation of a particular topic using a variety of reliable, scholarly resources. The three major goals of research are establishing facts, analyzing information, and reaching new conclusions. The three main acts of doing research are searching for, reviewing, and evaluating information. What are the characteristics of a good researcher? A good researcher will be able to extract relevant information from large amounts of info. Complete research
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to another through display, direction, or instruction, such as traditional education. Acquisition involves research conducted by the learner, such as experiments and general curiosity. Accretion involves the steady achievement of knowledge, such as habits, language, culture, and civil behavior. Emergence refers to the formation of ideas rooted in amalgamation of existing information (University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, 2005). When Biologist Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development
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OBJECTIVE One word substitution is very important to write precisely and speak in a single word. These words are used to bring an effective compression in any kind of writing for example in business communication. When we have to write a lot with in limitation of time and space there these kinds of words can prove quite handy. INTRODUCTION One-word substitution, as the phrase indicates itself, is the words that replace a group of words. It is used to replace a full sentence effectively
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This research paper would not have been possible without the guidance and the help of several individuals who in one way or another contributed and extended their valuable assistance in the preparation and completion of this study. First and foremost, my utmost gratitude to Dr. Nilo L. Rosas, President of the Philippine Normal University whose sincerity and encouragement I will never forget. Dr. Rosas has been my inspiration as I hurdle all the obstacles in the completion this research
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Running head: VARK LEARNING STYLE VARK Learning Style Family health Promotion August 27, 2011 VARK Analysis Learning styles are different approaches or habits of learning. Learning styles define as the “composite of characteristic cognitive, affective, and physiological factors that serve as relatively stable indicators of how a learner perceives, interacts with, and responds to the learning environment”( Keefe 1979). Stewart and Felicetti (1992) define learning styles
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change their convenient patterns of behavior. By targeting collaborative groups for imparting knowledge in this field, the future consumers and decision makers can be prepared to play a meaningful role in energy conservation through their better habits and behavior. Currently the Republic of Korean government pays 41% of the US operating costs in Korea. This Host Nation Support assist with utilities, cost of land, and the overall cost of doing business in a foreign country for approximately 8000
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Tommy Griffiths Professor Robin Muse PSY-3320 October 1, 2012 Childhood Obesity Why has childhood obesity become such an epidemic in today’s society? What can we as society do to bring awareness to childhood obesity and help educate and turn around this epidemic among us? Twenty-five percent of children today are considered overweight and of those twenty-five percent eleven percent are considered obese. So that means one out of every four children today that we encounter are considered overweight
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