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Obesity Among Children and Pets
An overwhelmingly large number of inhabitants of this country are obese. Obesity can be observed in everyone from the newspaper boy or girl to the poodle next door. However, small children and animals have no ability to control their weight. They depend completely on their parents or caregivers to supply them with food. Why then, would any person, thin or fat, want to make their child or pet overweight? Perhaps the best way to find
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Obesity as a Disease
Obesity as a Disease I. Abstract As a health care professional it is our position statement that obesity should be considered as a disease. Overweight and obese adults are considered at risk for developing diseases such as type II diabetes, hypertension, high blood cholesterol, coronary heart disease, and certain type of cancers. An average of 300,000 deaths is associated with obesity and the total economic cost of obesity in U.S. was about $ 117 billion
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Obesity in America
Obesity in America Obesity is a standout amongst the most unavoidable, perpetual diseases needing new techniques for medical treatment and counteractive action. As a main source of United States mortality, horribleness, disability, healthcare usage and healthcare costs, the high predominance of obesity keeps on stressing the United States healthcare framework. Obesity is characterized as abundance fat tissue. There are a few distinct techniques for deciding abundance (fat) tissue; the most widely recognized being the Body
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Obesity in Children
It is a shame that so many children are obese. I am shocked that 2 million deaths each year can be contributed to physical inactivity (Wharry, 2002). The "How we Grew so Big" article is about the evolutionary reasons behind obesity. I worked in a factory this past summer where there was very physical labour. I ate way more food than I had before I started working there but was a lot slimmer by
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Observation of Chemical Change
Observation of Chemical Change Lab Report 1 SECTION 1: Chemical Change Abstract The objective of the experiment was to determine a substance is transformed into a chemically different substance. When hydrogen burns in air for example it undergoes a chemical change because it combines with oxygen to form water. In physical change a substance changes it physical appearance but not it composition. Chemical changes are determined by how a substance reacts with one or more
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Observations of Chemical Changes
Lab 1: Observations of Chemical Changes Student: Lab Partners: None Date of Experiment: 6 June 2013 Location: My garage at home Course Number: CHE111 ________________ Abstract: In the experiment, the objectives were to observe some properties of chemical reactions, as well as, to associate chemical properties with various household cleaning products. While the microscopic reactions of individual atoms and molecules were not visible during this experimentation, physical and chemical changes were observed allowing a better
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Observing Stars (a Level Physics/astrophysics)
MCW U6 PH3 Kate Knights Summer 2000 Observing Stars Our view of the sky at night is possible because of the emission and reflection of light. 'Light' is the better-known term for the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes waves in the visible, ultra-violet, infra-red, microwave, radio, X-ray and gamma-ray regions. The scale of the spectrum is so large that no region is distinct, several overlap each other. Each of these regions in the electromagnetic spectrum represent
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Obsession Compulsive Disorder
OCD: Obsession Compulsive Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or commonly known as OCD affects every 1 in 50 adults in the United States and twice that many have had OCD at one point in their life. OCD is a mental disorder in which there is a problem with information processing and an anxiety problem. 4 OCD is essentially an anxiety problem that causes people to be stuck in a state of habit, compulsion and repeating thoughts
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a lifelong disorder, which can cause a person to do things repeatedly. This disorder is identified by two general symptoms: obsessions and compulsions. An obsession can be defines as an unwelcome, distressing thought or mental image. (Schwartz, 1996) It is a thought that annoys you so much that it causes distress and anxiety. Compulsions are the behaviors that people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder perform in an attempt to
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Occipital, Frontal, and Temporal Lobes
Occipital, Frontal, and Temporal Lobes The occipital lobes are the center of our visual perception system. They are not particularly vulnerable to injury because of their location at the back of the brain, although any significant trauma to the brain could produce subtle changes to our visual-perceptual system, such as visual field defects and scotomas. The Peristriate region of the occipital lobe is involved in visuospatial processing, discrimination of movement and color discrimination (Westmoreland et
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Ocean Literacy
OCEAN LITERACY: ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES AND FUAMENTAL CONCEPTS EACH ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLE IS SUPPORTED BY FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS COMPARABLE TO THOSE UNDERLYING THE NATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS (NSES). CONSULT THE OVERVIEW MATRIX (OPPOSITE) TO INTEGRATE OCEAN LITERACY INTO YOUR CURRICULUM. a The ocean is the dominant physical feature on our planet Earth—covering approximately 70% of the planet's surface. There is one ocean with many ocean basins, such as the North Pacific, South Pacific, North Atlantic, South Atlantic, Indian
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Oceanographhy
I decided to research Oceanography because, Ever since I was a little kid, I was fascinated with the ocean. Soon that fascination grew into a love for the ocean and its creatures. My initial reaction was to become a marine biologist, but once I found out exactly what it was they did it was no longer my kind of job. Still in search of a job that was in the animal and ocean field,
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Oceanography
Chapter 5. 1. The water molecule H20 Has a dipole structure.. 2. The quantity of solutes in seawater.. 3. Salinity can be measured simply by.. 4. The salt content of the ocean is.. 5. The density of seawater depends.. 6. Sources of gases in seawater include.. 7. The hydrologic cycle.. 8. Matter is recycled throughout the oceans, Anaerobic bacteria -- Bacteria that respire in the absence of free oxygen. Anion -- A negatively charged
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Oceanography
As I walked around, the first exhibit I attended was building an earthquake resistance house. I built my house in the form or a triangle at the base and connected it to a center. It almost looked like a triangle in 3-d. I tested my house however I didn’t consider if it was tilted over what might have happened so it did collapse. Make you own earthquake was another exhibit that was interesting. This
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Oceans
Two-thirds of our planet is covered with oceans. The Pacific, the Atlantic, the Indian, and the Artic are the world's major oceans. They were formed by a series of geological processes that continue to affect the Earth. Seven main parts, called lithospheric plates, make up the Earth's mantle layer and crust. The plates fit together millions of years ago, and are constantly moving (at a slow pace-like a fingernail grows) over a layer of squishy,
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Oceans in Danger
Water takes up a larger percentage of the surface of our Earth than does land. The earth’s oceans are vital aspects to our environment and it is necessary that we take care of them. On another note, global warming is an issue that is having effects on almost all aspects of our environment. Global warming itself means a gradual increase in the temperature of our Earth’s atmosphere over large periods of time. There is evidence
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Octopus
Recently, researchers have discovered the existence of an extremely unique type of octopus. The species, known as the Indo-Malayan octopus, has the ability to alter its shape, form, and color pattern to mimic or imitate other sea creatures in order to avoid predation (2). The discovery of the mimic octopus is noteworthy because no other type of cephalopod is known to have impersonation abilities. The octopus is also not limited to one imitation. Researchers have
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Oh the Healing Possibilities
Oh the Healing Possibilities What if Superman was able to walk again? Christopher Reeves was the actor we all knew as Superman. A few years ago he had a horse-back riding accident which left him paralyzed from the neck down. His spinal cord was severed and there was nothing doctors could do to help him but, there might be hope for him after all. There is a great new field of research in which
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Oh the Healing Possibilities
Oh the Healing Possibilities What if Superman was able to walk again? Christopher Reeves was the actor we all knew as Superman. A few years ago he had a horse-back riding accident which left him paralyzed from the neck down. His spinal cord was severed and there was nothing doctors could do to help him but, there might be hope for him after all. There is a great new field of research in which
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Oil Drilling in Alaska
As the world continues to improve medical research, people are living longer than ever before. While people are living longer, babies are still being born and this causes a need for more natural resources than ever before. While the world is using the recent resources in record numbers, scientists and environmentalists are scrambling to find new resources and solutions that will support the increasing world population, while at the same time protect the environment.
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Oil Drilling in Alaska Wilderness
Oil Drilling in the Alaskan Wildlife Refuges America Should Reject the Oil Businesses Plan and Permanently Protect The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, comprising more than nineteen million acres in the northern corner of Alaska, is unique and one of the largest units of the National Wildlife system. The Arctic Refuge has long been recognized as an unparalleled place of natural beauty and ecological importance. The Arctic Refuge was established
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Oil Drilling in the Arctic
The Coastal Plain of the Arctic Refuge is one of America's last great wilderness areas. It is home to many animals such as polar bears, wolves, and grizzly bears, caribou herds, snow geese, musk oxen, and dozens of other species. If your oil companies keep drilling in the Arctic, most of these beautiful creatures will die, and some will become extinct. The Coastal Plain is home to these animals. Annually, a herd of 129,000 caribou
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Okapi Reserve
The Okapi Wildlife Reserve is located in the Ituri forest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is large, occupying about one-fifth of the Ituri forest. The Reserve is home to numerous species including the Okapi, primates, birds, and elephants. They live amongst the various forests that make up the reserve. Unfortunately, the Okapi Wildlife Reserve is under “attack.” It has been placed on the list World Heritage in Danger. There are numerous threats
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Ola
A Motorcycle in Uniform motion Abstract This is a research paper for Physics 1 on the subject of uniform motion of an object. The purpose of the paper is to study the uniform motion of an object and to find: the mean velocity of it, the distance covered after 100 seconds and the time needed for the body to cover 2 kilometers . I have studied a motorcycle moving on a straight line and
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On Food Health
Pathogens are everywhere, including our own bodies. The most important measure to avoid infection from these organisms is to increase our own healthy eating habits, or so Jeff D. Leach seems to believe in his article "On foodand health: fighting E. Coli the old-fasioned way." Tis article portrayed much verbal finesse, but seemed more for the author to voice his opinion on the subject rather than supply the reader with much needed information. Jeff Leach
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On the Intraspecies Agonistic Behavior of Betta Splendens
Abstract In investigating the agonistic behavior of the Siamese fighting fish, properly known as Betta splendens, we observed male to male B. splendens agonistic behavior, male to female behavior, and we observed the male’s agonistic behavior towards his own reflection. Our hypothesis entailed that the male B.Splendens would exhibit prolonged aggressive behavior towards other males, including flaring of gills and broadside displays. Male to female behavior would be more docile and submissive in nature. We
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Oncology
Oncology Research @ Amgen Today’s seminar was about oncology research at Amgen presented by Terri burgess. Amgen is on of the biggest and successful pharmacology company in the United States. It focuses on multiple therapeutic modalities like areas of oncology. Amgen investigates proteins specifically natural proteins, peptides, and antibodies. They also work on small molecules. Most of Amgen’s research is target driven. There are many steps they take to finalize a drug and distributing to
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One-Dimensional Motion of a Dynamics Cart
One-Dimensional Motion of a Dynamics Cart Purpose: To graph the position and velocity as a function of time of an object experiencing one-dimensional motion, both for zero and nonzero acceleration, and to use best-fit lines to predict velocities and accelerations. Apparatus & Set up: Tape timer (60 Hz setting) 3 meter length of tape (approx.) Carbon discs Meter stick String Ring stand, clamps etc. Dynamics cart and track Base and Support with clamps Part 1
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Onion Reaction to Chlorine
Conclusion: The hypothesis is supported by the findings that 0% of the green onions planted in bleach-contaminated soil showed any root growth over the 1- week period, and, in contrast, 100% of the green onions planted in non- contaminated soil grew at least 6.5 cm over the 1-week period. In addition to this data, research has shown that a common source of groundwater contamination is the handling and storage of bulk chemicals, such as bleach.
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Onocology - the Division of Science
Oncology is the division of science that deals with cancers and tumors. Oncology can be separated onto two parts Onco means “mass or bulk” and logy means “study”. A medical practitioner qualified to diagnose and treat tumor is known as oncologist. Oncologists are very important nowadays as cancer is up to its peak. “Although more than one half of all patients who develop cancer are cured of their disease, about 550,000 people die of cancer
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