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    Effect of Protein Intake on Strength‚ Body Composition and Endocrine Changes in Strength/Power Athletes Introduction: Proteins are often called the building blocks of the body. Protein consists of combinations of structures called amino acids that combine in various ways to make muscles‚ bone‚ tendons‚ skin‚ hair‚ and other tissues. They serve other functions as well including nutrient transportation and enzyme production. Adequate‚ regular protein intake is essential because it isn’t easily

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    benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. And the benefits of exercise are yours for the taking‚ regardless of your age‚ sex or physical ability. Need more convincing to exercise? Check out these seven ways exercise can improve your life. No. 1: Exercise controls weight Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you engage in physical activity‚ you burn calories. The more intense the activity‚ the more calories you burn. You

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    Investigation: Factors that affect the outcome of enzyme activity Introduction In this project I will monitor the rate of activity of Catalase. Catalase is an Enzyme which in the right conditions catalyses the decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide into water and oxygen; 2H2O2 + Catalase >>> 2H2O + O2 Catalase is found in all cells and protects them from Hydrogen Peroxide which is a dangerous waste product that needs to be eliminated. Without Catalase living things could not survive. What are Enzymes

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    Proteins Are the basic materials of every body cell. Body cells are constantly wearing out. As a result‚ they are continuously in need of replacement Of the six nutrients group‚ only proteins can make new cells rebuild tissue. By the age of 4 years‚ body protein content reaches the adult level of about 18% of body weight. An adequate supply of proteins in the daily diet is essential for the maintenance of health. The word protein is a Greek derivation and means “of first importance”. Composition

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    The social-emotional‚ cognitive and physical benefits of physical activity During childhood our body and mind changes very fast. I believe that nowadays parents focus more on the brain developement of their children than their physical activity. When I was a little girl - over 20 years ago - we spent most of our time outside playing‚ running and enjoying fresh air and being in movement. Physical activity of children can secure them health and well being in their adulthood as well as teach

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    scales is the result of the interaction between physical‚ cultural and economic and behavioural factors. Farming in Great Britain has been characterized by technological changes in recent decades which has led to massive increases in yields and improved stock rearing. Much of this change is due to the application of scientific research in plant and stock breeding and improved mechanization. But even today agriculture relies heavily on the physical environment. All crops require a specific range

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    disagree‚ we are right and the other is wrong. We are primarily responsible for our accomplishments while other people or other things are primarily responsible for contributing to our mistakes. After our attention is gained‚ however‚ there are factors that directly affect our perception in interpersonal behavior and relationships. If we are satisfied and happy with a person‚ we are going to take in their messages differently than if we are dissatisfied or unhappy with a person. If racial and gender

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    many adults and children are facing. Obesity can be harmful to the physical body and even more so on the finances of a country. Jamie Oliver goes on about how‚ “Obesity cost about 10% in healthcare which equals to $150 billion.” (Oliver‚2010) The cost to deal with people who are obese puts a real strain on finances to the government. Obesity doesn’t just harm bodies but on the economy too. The affects obesity has on the physical body are unnerving.

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    Effect of physical training on the capacity to secrete epinephrine M. Kjaer and  H. Galbo +Author Affiliations 1. Department of Medical Physiology B‚ Panum Institute‚ University of Copenhagen‚ Denmark. Abstract Epinephrine responses to hypoglycemia and to identical relative work loads have been shown to be higher in endurance-trained athletes than in untrained subjects. To test the hypothesis that training increases the adrenal medullary secretory capacity‚ we studied the effects of

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    by individual factors such as self-image and perceptions‚ social factors such as the societal norms‚ environmental factors such as economics and advertising‚ the traditional use of tobacco as a cultural factor‚ acculturation alongside the historical context of the tobacco industry in different communities. Both the patterns and behaviors on the use of tobacco have led to the difficulties in both its measurement and study. Nevertheless‚ the available evidence‚ in regards to the use of tobacco‚ has

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