...Management of overweight and obesity in adults The proportion of Australians who are overweight or obese has increased markedly over the past 20 years. An estimated 2.5 million Australian adults (about 1 in 5 men and 1 in 6 women) are obese and a further 4.9 million are overweight but not obese, based on 2004–2005 data. A greater proportion of premature death and illness in Australia is now caused by excess body fat than by tobacco smoking or high blood pressure.1 Unhealthy weight gain occurs when energy intake from food is greater than energy expended through physical activity. Environmental, cultural, genetic and lifestyle factors all contribute to overweight and obesity. Physical inactivity and overeating are the major modifiable contributors to the problem of obesity. GPs, practice nurses, exercise physiologists, dietitians and other health professionals can help people correct the imbalance between energy intake and expenditure by giving reliable, individually tailored advice about physical activity, sedentary behaviours and long-term patterns of healthy eating. O besity is itself a disease state, and is also a risk factor for many chronic disease conditions. Obesity:2,3 ♥ reduces life expectancy ♥ ♥ increases the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and gout strongly predicts increased risk of type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, gall bladder disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease...
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...doubled in the past four years, rising from $11.5 billion to more than $23 billion. And sales of gluten-free food in America are forecast to grow by a further 61% by 2017, with similar increases expected in other rich countries. (“The article is Gluten-free” Vikram Mansharamani) Present and potential buyers It’s obvious that among consumers of gluten-free food we can count people who suffer from celiac disease, wheat allergy or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. However, demand doesn’t end here. Gluten-free diet quickly gained popularity both as a fad diet and as a part of healthy lifestyle. The view that gluten is bad not only for celiacs, but for everyone, is very popular now and is promoted by bloggers, well-known nutritionists and dietitians and celebrities (including Gwyneth Paltrow and Miley Cyrus). Strong belief that gluten free diet is beneficial for health results in more and...
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...He said last Tuesday he walked past a group of kids from Pembroke School who had been in the playground, when they started to, “squeak, squeal and screech” at each other non-stop, a troubling sight to say the least. Tip 3: Eat metabolism-boosting foods. Sloths are herbivores meaning that they are lacking the essential nutrients such as fats and proteins that are needed for larger muscle mass and faster metabolism. If we let our metabolism peak to low, there is no doubt that our muscles will shrink, we will move slower and become lazier humans, beginning our transition into a nasty sloth. Leading dietitian Dr Tancredi from Core Nutrition South Australia told us that the top five foods for boosting your metabolism are almonds, beans, berries, chia seeds and celery, so start adding these into your everyday diet! Tip 5: File and cut your nails daily to prevent the growth of unsightly claws. To avoid growing the iconic, long, curved claws that a sloth has, always carry a nail file in your bag or wallet for...
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...The importance of health education for children in early childhood and school settings Introduction Nutrition education in Australian schools is becoming a more prevalent issue than in the past due to the increasing obesity rate. Childhood obesity has accelerated rapidly into one of the most significant health problems as well as being a prominent concern for early childhood professions. Obesity is the largest nutritional problem among Australian children where childhood obesity has been estimated to be rising to the extent of 1% per year. If we take these statistics and skip forward to 2025 it translates to 50% of Australia’s young people will be overweight. Historically the family has been a child’s main source of education in regards to health through a combination of direct and indirect instruction, the child then models this behaviour. Teachers must now also be the facilitators of children’s health education to build on what children are learning from their family, the more knowledge they gain in regards to what keeps them healthy and why, the better prepared they will be for a healthy adult life. A correlation between Australian children’s health and wellbeing, and their educational prospects has been identified. (Mathews 2004) Educators have the opportunity through curriculum to develop strategies to support health and nutritional education in line with best practice by adhering to the Health Promoting Schools model There is hope that improved health education...
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...garden cultivation, is not far behind meat regarding pollution. During the 1990's, there was a demand for healthier and more organic foods as consumers became more conscious on what they ate (Fig. 1). Randy Stringer's journal shows how the over-cultivation of Australian land began to contaminate the land with excessive water, fertilizer, and chemical use. Soon enough, environmental problems became linked with the over-farming of Australian land (Stringer). Fig. 1 Table showing the percentage change of products produced in Australia This comes to show that meat is not the only responsible food for the pollution of the land we live in. Instead, the growing demand for food has caused a decline of resources and land for those living in it. As mentioned above, people began to look for healthier options when they became aware of the potential harms of eating red meat. It was this discovery that soon created organizations that spoke negatively about meat. Dietitian and nutrition professor Winston Craig has written several journals regarding the fact that a person can be a vegetarian and still be healthy. In his journal, "Plant-Based Diets Provide Many Health Benefits" he argues that by not eating red meat, people are able to avoid high cholesterol, blood pressure, and the risk of diabetes (Craig). These ideas are supported by past experiments that prove that eating fruits and vegetables instead of meat have come to prevent diseases and have kept the human body healthy. It is for reasons...
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...THERAPY PLAN COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY Baron Jones Southern New Hampshire University, Online This paper will focus on the theoretical part of this case study that is how we can help the 23yrear old girl overcome the disorder that she is suffering from. Additionally the paper will incorporate the counseling knowledge gained in this course for example ways of dealing with patients in terms of being patient with the victim since the recovery process does not happen over a day it is a step by step process as the patient gains the ability to overcome the feeling and thought that make her regurgitating food and deal with the fear she has of being overweight and her friends calling her fat as the mother and friends explained. We will apply the cognitive theory of depression to help her since experts have confirmed that the techniques that the theory proposes are actually effective especially in dealing with eating disorders. This is just a recap of what we are going to discuss in this paper so let being our detailed discussion. THE COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THEORY To being our discussion we are going to talk about the cognitive behavior theory, and as we mentioned earlier cognitive behavior has been proven to be the best method of dealing with psychotherapeutic disorders and for our case we are going to use it to develop a therapy plan to help the 23year old girl overcome her eating disorder. Additionally, cognitive behavior therapy has its advantage and disadvantage and as we have mentioned...
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...Interviewee Elaine Eng The Bubble Center Owner Contact Detail: Email address Elaineeng208@hotmail.com Phone Number (64) 022 120 2289 Section A Q1. Identify and justify three different sources of internal data * Finance is vital for the company to evaluate their current and make future marketing decision because the financial report will show you the detail of your sales revenue, cost expenses and overheads and the other expenses. Hence, you will find out your company is losing money or getting profit if your company is losing money you can find out the reason why your company is losing money from the financial report. * Customer engagement- to deal with your customer is important as well because customer behavior reflects your product’s popularity and the customer will tell you what they think of your products. Hence, you can improve your products or create new products from your customer’s feedbacks or comments. * Data trends are to make future marketing decision in your company and to analysis the current situation of global marketing. For example, before your company creates a new product, your company need to look at the data trends to find out the current consumer behaviors and the market trend then you might have an idea what will your new product be and how to attract your consumers. Q2. Two most valuable sources of marketing intelligence * Social Media-In my opinion, social media is the one of the most valuable sources to get good information...
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...discrimination is stereotyping of and discrimination against individuals or groups because of their age. It is a set of beliefs, attitudes, norms, and values used to justify age based prejudice, discrimination, and subordination.1 Gerontology - is the study of the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging. It is distinguished from geriatrics, which is the branch of medicine that studies the diseases of the elderly.2 Geriatric Nursing - Nursing care of the aged patient given in the home, the hospital, or special institutions such as nursing homes, psychiatric institutions, etc.3 Issues Facing the Elderly Being old can mean being sick, poor, hungry and depressed, even in developed nations like Australia. What are the issues? In Australia, the ‘elderly’ is generally a reference to people over the age of 65. Lots of over 65ers lead healthy and empowered lives, and many are involved in community volunteering. But for the elderly, health can be a big concern. Their bodies are more susceptible to illness, they may be physically frail, and many are on medications which are costly and ongoing. An elderly person who is able to fund their own retirement is called a retiree. This means they had a job that paid them enough superannuation. Someone who is unable to fund their own retirement, and is paid welfare money by the government is called a pensioner. Pensioners may have difficulty affording medications or groceries on their allowance, especially if they...
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...Cereal compares favorably to many other traditional choices.1 Children who eat cereal regularly tend to have lower BMIs.*** Studies have shown that the consumption of cereal for breakfast is associated with lower BMI in children, a relationship that holds regardless of the amount of sugar in the cereal.2, 3 Fewer than 4 servings in 14 days 4 to 7 servings in 14 days More than 7 servings in 14 days Percent overweight age 4-6 48% 35% 26% Percent overweight age 7-9 50% 38% 16% Good mornings begin here. The latest science on breakfast cereals. Since introducing Kellogg’s Corn Flakes in 1906, Kellogg has invested decades of science and product development into health and nutrition. From being the first food company to employ our own dietitian, to running our own research labs and closely monitoring independent studies on breakfast, cereal, grains and fiber all around the world, we aim to keep abreast of the ongoing scientific advancements in nutrition and food research and take this into account as we strive to enhance existing cereals and develop new cereals. What we learn constantly shapes our future direction. In the past few years, it’s helped us respond to consumer and market demands to lower sugar and sodium, as well as to increase the fiber and maintain the great taste in many of our cereals. We’re always looking for ways to provide more nutritious, convenient and affordable foods loved by consumers around the world. Because the information we’ve gained has added to our...
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...Reduction of Nosocomial Wounds Phillip Cook American Sentinel University Hospital acquired wounds or nosocomial wounds have been a problem to the health systems across America for some time. They can be caused by several factors such as pressure, friction, or shear. In 2008, The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) began withholding payment for hospital acquired conditions such as pressure ulcers ("Centers for Medicare," 2012). Hospitals have placed a priority on identifying those patients that are high risk for nosocomial wounds as well as protocols for preventing the wounds. Background of the Project Nosocomial wounds are a possibility for any patient that is admitted to the hospital. Patients are admitted to hospitals in various physical conditions and nosocomial wounds are caused by several factors. According to the Mayo Clinic (Mayo Clinic staff, 2011), nosocomial wounds are a result of pressure on the skin that inhibits the blood flow to skin and underlying tissues. This may come as a result of different problems such as: 1. Sustained pressure from the skim being trapped between a boney prominence and a surface such as a wheelchair or a bed. 2. Friction from moist skin being pulled across a surface 3. Shear from two surfaces moving in the opposite direction such as the bed and the patient. This movement damages the tissue making it more vulnerable to sustained pressure. Add to this the compromised nutritional status of the patients and...
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...American University of Sharjah Master of Business Management MBA 509 | Marketing Concepts Spring 2015 Marketing communication strategies and applications in the nutraceutical industry in UAE By Nadia B. Azzam ID 27379 Submitted to Dr. Mohammed Sajid Khan Submission Date May 31, 2015 1 Table of Contents 1.0. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 3 2.0. Literature review .................................................................................................................. 3 3.0. Application of Promotional strategies in Nutraceutical Dr. Nutrition Centre, UAE ........... 7 4.0. Conclusion ......................................................................................................................... 10 5.0. References .......................................................................................................................... 12 2 1.0. Introduction In today’s society, consumers are bombarded with a massive number of promotional messages delivered to them through different mediums and from different organizations. Whether at home watching TV, listening to Radio, walking in the mall or driving through the city, consumers get exposed to those messages which they process through different channels, and eventually create behavioral responses. However, due to the competitiveness in the market...
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...QUEZON CITY POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY 673 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome Novaliches, Quezon City INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT In Partial fulfillment of the requirements for Elective 1: Strategic Management Submitted by: Buce, Zumel Esquejo, Michelle Nemenzo, Nemesis Tesalona, Christopher Ybaritta, Kenny Submitted to: Engineer Aura Marie Baltazar Novesteras Table of Contents I. Introduction A. Company Profile a. History b. Mission and Vision Statement c. Important Events, Issues and Activities d. Organizational Chart B. Competitors Profile II. Industry Analysis A. External Factors B. Internal Factors III. Competitive Analysis: Porteu’s Five Model IV. Strategy Formulation A. Present B. Proposed C. Strategy Formulation Matrix V. Strategy Implementation A. Objectives B. Recommendation I. Introduction COMPANY PROFILE (History of Dunkin Donuts) Dunkin' Donuts is an American global doughnut company and coffeehouse chain based in Canton, Massachusetts, in Greater Boston. It was founded in 1950 by William Rosenberg in Quincy, Massachusetts. Since its founding, the company has grown to become one of the largest coffee and baked goods chains in the world, with more than 11,300 restaurants in 36 countries. The chain's products include doughnuts, bagels, other baked goods, and a wide variety of hot and iced beverages. The company primarily competes with Starbucks, as over half the company's...
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...Bestlink College Of The Philippines 1044 Brgy. Sta Monica , Quirino Highway , Novaliches Quezon City Philippines “A COMPILATION OF 15 FILIPINO ENTREPRENEURS” Submitted By: Carolina Lopezbaños Submitted To: Introduction Entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone. But when it’s right, it’s the most satisfying career path a person can pursuit. We might be thinking what is the suitable path for us to be a successful person in future. Regardless of our definition of success, there are a great number of common characteristics that are shared by successful entrepreneurs. Even if you don't have these characteristics, don't fret. Most can be learned with practice and by developing a positive attitude, especially if you set goals and produce a strategic long term planning. Entrepreneurship brings the meaning of the willingness to develop , to organize and to manage a business venture along with its risk to in order to make profit and to produce a successful business. There are a few local Malaysian entrepreneurs that are well known in the global business market which are listed by Forbes. HENRY SY Henry Sy’srise to the top is a feel good story for the ages. In 1936, at the age of 12, he immigrated from mainland China to help run his father’s grocery in Manila, often sleeping on display counters because he had no place to sleep. The spartan life he lived probably played a big part in molding Sy’s character as...
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...Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze FAKULTA MEZINÁRODNÍCH VZTAHŮ Obor: Mezinárodní obchod Trh potravin pro specifický tržní segment (bakalářská práce) Autor: Klára Leflerová Vedoucí práce: Ing. Alena Filipová, Ph.D. Prohlášení: Prohlašuji, že jsem bakalářskou práci vypracoval/a samostatně a vyznačila všechny citace z pramenů. V Praze dne ………… ………………… podpis studenta Poděkování Ráda bych v první řadě poděkovala mé vedoucí práce, paní Ing. Aleně Filipové, Ph.D., za její trpělivost, konzultace, podporu a ochotu, a pak také svým přátelům a všem dotazovaným za veškerou jejich pomoc a podporu. Anotace Tato práce se primárně zabývá vymezením veganů, jakožto cílové skupiny určitých podnikatelů. Nejprve je popsána tržní segmentace z obecného hlediska, dále je pak práce zaměřena na popis veganů jak z psychologického, tak i demografického hlediska. Jsou zde podrobně popsány postoje veganů, rozšířené o popis důvodů a skutečností, jež k nim vedou. Dále je zde provedena analýza trhu v České republice a popsána nabídka a poptávka zboží i služeb, jež jsou vhodné pro vegany. Klíčová slova: Tržní segmentace, veganství, vegan, trh, nabídka, poptávka Annotation This bachelor thesis is primarily concerned with the definition of vegans in terms of a target group for certain entrepreneurs. First of all, there is a market segmentation described in general terms. This thesis is then focused on the description of vegans from both...
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...1220.0 ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations First Edition, Revision 1 ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations First Edition, Revision 1 Bria n Pink Aus t r a l i a n Sta t i s t i c i a n Aus t r a l i a n Bur e a u of Sta t i s t i c s Geof f Basc a n d Gove r n m e n t Stat i s t i c i a n Sta t i s t i c s New Zea l a n d AUST R A L I A N BURE A U OF STAT I S T I C S / STATI S T I C S NEW ZEALA N D EMBA R G O : 11.30 A M (CANB E R R A TIME) THU RS 25 JUN 2009 ABS Catalogue No. 1220.0 © Commonwealth of Australia 2009 This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitte d under the Copyright Act 1968 , no part may be reproduce d by any proce ss without prior written permission from the Comm onwea lth. Requests and inquirie s conce rning reproduction and rights in this publica tion should be addresse d to The Manager, Interme dia ry Manage me nt, Austr a lia n Burea u of Statistic s, Locke d Bag 10, Belconne n ACT 2616, by telephone (02) 6252 6998, fax (02) 6252 7102, or email: . In all cases the ABS must be acknowle dge d as the source when reproducing or quoting any part of an ABS publica tion or other product. © Crown Copyright New Zeala nd 2009 Statistics New Zeala nd gives no warra nty that the inform ation or data supplie d conta ins no errors. Howeve r, all care and dilige nce has been used in processing, analysing and extra tcing the informa tion. Statistics...
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