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    and the Importance of Physical Education in Schools INTRODUCTION Childhood obesity across the world is increasing rapidly. According to Baker‚ Olsen‚ and Sorenson (2007)‚ in the United States‚ there is no sign that the increases in childhood overweight and obesity are slowing down. According to Rocchini (2011)‚ obesity is the most common nutritional problem among children in both developed and underdeveloped countries. The increasing numbers of children with obesity is so serious is has been labeled

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    People need to seek a doctor and have regular counseling sessions. A hospital stay is needed for those who are seriously underweight or who have severe medical problems. The goals of treatment are to restore a healthy weight and healthy eating habits. There are different stages of treatment. You can take charge of anorexia with the help of a team that includes a mental health

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    physically unfit and will be even more tired when trying to do something physical.  If your bodyweight is too high or too low for your height you may feel tired because of this. An overweight person’s body has to work harder to do everyday things‚ compared to a person whose bodyweight is normal. A person who is underweight might have less muscle strength and will tire more easily. If your thyroid gland is not working properly - if it is underactive - you might feel exhausted all the time. Patients

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    Effects of poverty on the physical development of a Jamaican child Physical development is defined by Tina Bruce and Carolyn Meggitt in the text Child Care and Education as “the way in which the body gains skills and become more complex in its performance.” Arnold Gesell a psychologist and pediatrician put forth normative development guidelines for a child (physical development milestones). The normative development guidelines are categorized into gross motor skills‚ fine -motor skills and balance/coordination

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    1- Explain the types of nutrients. Discuss the positive and negative. There are 2 main types of nutrients : 1. Macronutrients 2. Micronutrients Macronutrients also have 3 types: 1. Carbohydrates 2. Protein 3. Fat Micronutrients have 2 types: 1. Vitamins 2. Minerals 3- water Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are a main type of nutrients‚ and it’s a main source of energy for human. In our body we use it as glucose (blood sugar)‚and we can found it in fruits‚ vegetables‚ milk. There are 2 types simple

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    Nutrition & Diet: Issues for People who have Learning Disabilities The aim of this learning contract is to enhance my knowledge on the importance of a well balanced‚ varied and healthy diet among the people with whom I work. I will look at addressing what constitutes a good diet‚ which nutrients are important to us in terms of promoting health and wellbeing and specific issues‚ which may be associated with people who have learning disabilities. I will then hopefully come to some conclusions

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    UNDERTAKE AGREED PRESSURE AREA CARE 1.1 Pressure sores also known as pressure ulcers are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue‚ they appear when an area is under too much pressure for long periods of time‚ due to this pressure the blood flow id disrupted‚ and the area doesnt get irrigated‚ therefore the nutrients and oxygen do not reach the skin cells‚ the skin then breaks and the pressure ulcers form. Epidermis - is waterproof has no blood supply(avascular)‚ the epidermis is constantly

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    measured during this program. I noticed that there were students who were really nervous about measuring their weight. I realized that kids with the lack of health can sometimes feel self-conscious when it comes to their weight‚ whether it being underweightoverweight‚ or obese. Depending on the age‚ a person must consume a consistent amount of calories per day to maintain a decent weight. A healthy diet consisting of whole grains‚ fruits‚ vegetables‚ etc. offers a good and balanced calorie supply. Fatty

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    leaves the body lacking the nutrients for proper health and development and vulnerable to infection and disease. The physical effects of malnutrition include; • Fatigue‚ low energy and dizziness. • Swollen‚ bleeding gums and decaying teeth. • Underweight‚ muscle weakness and poor growth. • Poor immune function leaving the body vulnerable to infection. • Problems with organ function‚ that may lead to disease states such as Coronary Heart Disease or Osteoporosis • Insulin-resistance resulting from

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WEIGHT: HIRING AND CAREER SUCCESS IN AMERICA 
 “SKINNY PEOPLE HAVE IT ALL” Weight: A Deciding Factor for Hiring and Career Success in America Student: Dahlia Kelada University of Houston - Victoria WEIGHT: HIRING AND CAREER SUCCESS IN AMERICA Abstract One would expect that when applying for a job‚ a hiring manager’s decision would be based on a candidate’s qualifications‚ skill set‚ potential‚ and a pleasing personality that would likely fit the norms of the organizational culture

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