I 275Course Design Guide SCI/275 Version 5 1 Syllabus Axia College/College of Natural Sciences SCI/275 Version 5 Environmental Science Copyright © 2010‚ 2009‚ 2008‚ 2007‚ 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course focuses on the causes of‚ impacts of‚ and solutions to environmental issues. Students identify global environmental issues as well as develop and critique environmental action plans. Topics include ecosystems‚ energy‚ populations‚ resources
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For the last three years‚ I’ve been working at a fitness club. I was promoted to the front desk manager last year after the previous manager and half of the front desk team left at short notice. Although I was excited by the opportunity of taking on more responsibilities‚ I was soon faced with significant challenges. Shortly after taking the position‚ the directors of the company went on vacation out of the country‚ leaving me as the acting director with two other managers in charge of the daily
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part of nutrition. Vitamins are organic substances present in food. They are required by the body in small amounts to regulate metabolism and to maintain normal growth and functioning. Minerals are vital because they are the building blocks that make up the muscles‚ tissues‚ and bones. They also are important to many life-supporting systems‚ such as hormones‚ transport of oxygen‚ and enzyme systems. Oat bran‚ which is a whole grain‚ can supply fiber and a mineral called magnesium. Good nutrition can
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Elderly and Mental Fitness Exercise is a powerful antidepressant. It can create mental alertness‚ sharper mind‚ and the ability to learn. Movement‚ such as a simple brisk walk can deliver a powerful dose of mind altering hormones to the brain. Researchers at Duke University have shown that exercise can improve the brain functioning of the elderly and may even protect against Dementia. Just as our bodies need physical exercise‚ our mental faculties also need exercise if they are to remain useful
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moderate their portion size and frequency. In comparing the findings with a similar survey conducted in 1990‚ Americans continue to be very concerned about good nutrition and want sound information on healthy eating. Their interest in diet and health continues at a fairly high level. Despite consumers’ positive attitude toward good nutrition‚ some misconceptions continue to prevail. As in the 1990 survey‚ two-thirds of Americans believe there are "good" and "bad" diets. Any food can fit into a healthy
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1. Why did Allen’s heart rate and blood pressure fall in this time of emergency (i.e. at a time when you’d expect just the opposite homeostatic response)? Pg. 969 This occurred because Allen’s spinal cord has decreased perfusion due to damage‚ and a broken vertebral bone. Also‚ there has been a disruptions of the sympathetic fibers of his autonomic nervous system therefore it can no longer stimulate the heart. Allen likely has spinal shock. 2. Upon admission to the hospital‚ Allen’s breathing
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1. Indicate whether each of the following is a constant or a variable (5 points) a. Resting pulse rate – Variable b. Number of bits in a terabyte – Constant c. Peso equivalent to a Swiss Franc – Variable d. Number of inches in a mile – Constant e. Number of neutrons in a carbon atom – Constant 2. Indicate whether the following variables are quantitative or qualitative and specify the scale of measurement. (10 points) a. Admitting diagnosis of patients to
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Executive Summary 1.0 Executive Summary Corporate Fitness will serve Seattle-area businesses‚ helping them to become more productive‚ while lowering their overall costs with innovative wellness programs and strategies. Our business is based on two simple facts: 1. Healthy employees are more productive than chronically ill employees. 2. It costs less to prevent injuries or illnesses than to treat them after they occur. At Corporate Fitness (CF)‚ we tie worker productivity directly to the health
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Dietary Supplements Report SCI/241 Dietary Supplements Report What are dietary supplements? Dietary supplements here in the United States can be found in foods that we eat or some drinks. They can be vitamins‚ minerals‚ herbs or other plants‚ amino acids‚ or parts of these substances. They can be in liquid‚ tablets‚ capsules‚ or pill forms. They add to the diet and should not be substituted for food that we eat. What are some benefits of taking dietary supplements? Dietary supplements
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Understanding Food Labels SCI/241 Understanding Food Labels The 5/20 rule is a healthy formula that an individual can follow to make sure that they are receiving the proper daily percentage in a serving. The 5/20 rule is making sure that if a serving of a particular nutrient is within an individual’s particular need. An example would be I am watching my saturated fat intake and carbohydrates. I have an 18 ounce jar of Jif Omega-3 peanut butter. There are 15 servings in a jar. A single serving
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