Category: Diet

  • The Effectiveness of Diet and Exercise Therapy

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    Table of Contents Introduction Background of the Study Method Results Limitations Ethical Considerations Conclusion References Introduction Obesity is a major health issue that causes more annual deaths in the U.S. than breast and colon cancer do (Patterson, Urbach, & Swanstrom, 2003, p. 379). Obesity affects the primary systems of an organism, such as cardiovascular, urogenital,…

  • Track Your Diet: Diet Observation and Nutritional Choices

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    Past Diet Observation Since my last week’s overall food tracking average of calorie intake is more than 2000 calories per day, I have set my proposed plan to be based on the 1800-calorie allowance. My last diet routine analysis made me realize that I did not take proper vegetables, fruits and grains. My diet remained…

  • Obesity, Diet Modification and Physical Exercises

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    The Connection of PICOT Question, Research Articles, and Nursing Practice Problem Lifestyle interventions are among the components of overweight or obesity therapy. Adult populations can find these interventions complicated or unnecessary because adults accept changes less eagerly. Nevertheless, changes in diet and activity are possible interventions to deal with overweight and obesity. This research is…

  • The Relationship Between Low Calorie Diet Intake and Longevity

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    Contents The Relationship between Low Calorie Diet Intake and Longevity Mechanisms of Calories Restrictions Metabolic rate hypothesis Eat less live longer Calorie restriction evidences Decreased food intake Dietary restrictions Benefits of calorie restriction Works Cited The Relationship between Low Calorie Diet Intake and Longevity Calories restriction (CR) is a new medical revolution concept developed with…

  • Weight Loss, Calories, Diet and Physical Exercising

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    Table of Contents Weight Loss and Calories Changing the Diet Diet Tips Physical Exercising Works Cited Maintaining a normal weight is one of the keys to keeping the organism healthy and fit. Weight gain does not only affect the person’s appearance, but it also causes severe changes in the way the body functions. Such changes…

  • Resistance Training and a Diet-Induced Weight Loss

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    The objective of this article is to determine whether resistance training can conserve fat-free mass and resting energy expenditure under a diet-induced weight loss. In normal circumstances, fat-free mass is known to decrease under diet-induced weight loss of approximately 7kg or so. The decrease of fat-free mass is normally accompanied by a decrease in resting…

  • Diet and Lifestyle vs Surgery in Obesity Treatment

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    Table of Contents Obtaining Approval Current Issue Proposed Solution Rationale Evidence from Literature Implementation Logistics Resources References Obtaining Approval The key stakeholders involved in the process are the patients who will form a focus group, the nursing personnel, and the institution’s administration. To obtain approval and commitment from the patients, the issue needs to be…

  • Diet Management in Adolescents and Ethical Issues

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    Table of Contents Ethical Issues Limitations of the Study Implications for Future Practice and Research References Ethical Issues Because the research on diet management in adolescents will involve real people as study participants, several ethical issues need to be addressed. These include informed consent, beneficence (do not harm), preservation of confidentiality and anonymity, respect for…

  • Plant-Based Diet vs. Meat Production

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    There is almost no industry that causes no damage to the environment. Meat production is one of the business activities that hugely contribute to climate change. Despite society is moving toward more conscious and responsible consumption, nature-harmful tendencies do not disappear. Switching to plant-based diets can improve the environmental problem in the world, though such…

  • Obesity: Diet Management in Adult Patients

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    Table of Contents Introduction Using the Articles to Answer the PICOT question Methods of Study Used In the Articles Results of Study Outcomes Comparison References Introduction This paper aims at answering the following PICOT question: In patients 40-60 years old diagnosed with obesity (P), does diet and physical plans modifications (I) compared with diet management…