...------------------------------------------------- Can Fast-Foods Kill us? Ba da ba ba ba, I’m not loving it. Nowadays fast-food restaurants are famous for their delicious burgers and fries, attracting many people to eat them almost every day, not knowing how it affects their lives. All they think about is the price, amount of time until serving, and the quantity of the food. Research shows that in the US alone obesity related illnesses claim over 850 lives a day and over 300,000 lives each year. With the increasing availability of fast food and high competition among the various fast food joints, fast food obesity has become a major problem for many countries to deal with. Fast foods are also said to contain high amounts of sugar, oil, flour and sodium or salt, which are all significant contributors to the condition of obesity. According to the Google map, there are close to 50,000 fast food chains across the United States, with McDonalds being the largest restaurant chain. In the world, there are more than 500,000 fast food places. Kids between the ages of 6 and 14 eat fast food 157,000,000 times every month, causing them to be obese. Fast-food restaurants play a huge role in the obesity in the USA. There is a movie called supersize me, it’s an American documentary about a man named Spurlock. Spurlocks film follows a 30-day period form February 1st to march 2, 2003. And during those months he only eats McDonalds’s food. The film documents Spurlock’s physical and psychological...
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...UNIT1 Possible Essay Questions HOW ESSAY QUESTIONS ARE GRADED: The essay questions do not necessarily have "right" and "wrong" answers. You are graded on your ability to USE the information you have learned in class. There may be multiple ways of answering the questions. To earn full credit, the information you present from class must be accurate, you may not ignore major concepts which contradict your argument, and your reasoning must be sound. WARNING: Do NOT get your answers from the internet ‐ these answers are usually WRONG because the responder is not in this class. They are providing answers using different information. 1. Some political figures have dismissed Evolution or Climate Change as "just a theory." Explain why this phrase is inaccurate. Because it is a scientific theory---strongest explanation supported by a large body of scientific research with minimal influence of humans. There is evidence to prove it. 2. Some people argue that extinction is normal and happens with or without humans (which is accurate). So why are scientists so concerned with extinction? [ Be specific. Give at least 2 reasons with empirical evidence.] Extinction is normal but we are currently in the Holocene extinction period and 100-1000 times as man species are going extinct every year than the normal “background” extinction. We are at a period where 10,000-100,000 species go extinct every year. The normal is 10-100 species per year. 3. Damian eats a bowl...
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...Columbian Exchange In the late 1400’s Christopher Columbus discovered to what is now known as America. “The new world” as Europeans knew it, were ecstatic to find out they have reached new land and new sources. Colonies were made as European countries wanted control of all the new land that they had just found. The new resources gave Britain and other power house countries to move in and to fight for them. The Columbian Exchange is something that happens rather fast between the old world and the new world. This created foreign affairs, trading with foreign countries helped struggling economies for most countries. Although the Columbian Exchange was good for both countries it hurt them just the same. The old world provided citrus, apples,...
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...Slowly Killing Our Children Calli Soesbe Composition 2 Slowly Killing Our Children Children and teens see all different kinds of fast food marketing strategies everywhere. From television ads, internet ads, cell phones, magazines and so many other ways it’s astonishing. Fast food restaurants make sure that they use toys that are popular at the time to market to children so that they will want to get the happy meal with the toy like a doll or an action figure. If a new movie is coming out then the fast food restaurants make sure they get the toys for that movie. They have both girls and boys toys. Fast food restaurants also like to use flashy ads to draw kids to want their food. Over 10 billion dollars are spent on advertising to children. Fast food places need to cut back on the advertising would be very beneficial. They know that children are a big influence on what their parent buy for food. On average children view over 40,000 commercials a year, which are mostly for candy, cereal, toys, and fast foods. A lot of the time parent will not object to the idea of getting something fast and easy so that they do not have to cook themselves. Interview with Shannon Brownlee According to Shannon Brownlee, who is a senior fellow at the New America Foundation, at Washington, D.C. that it is hard to really say that fast food places are encouraging unhealthy eating habits, because you have to know how people respond to the advertising. She says that it is...
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...Childhood obesity, who is to blame? The parents solely? The food chains? Maybe a combined effort, a blind eye, ignorance, or finger pointing? Regardless to the right or wrong answer, McDonald’s Corporation has decided to take a stand against all the scrutiny their company is facing, and make a change. This coming September, Happy Meal boxes will include apple slices, minus the caramel, and smaller portions of French fries. This is a huge leap in the right direction to not only get the United States regulators off their back, but also to aid the parents that use this fast food chain anytime after August 31, 2011. Americans, in general, have become one of the biggest groups of consumers on the planet, wanting everything bigger and better than anyone else, including waistlines, with over half of all Americans being overweight. This is not a surprise to anyone who may occasionally turn on the news or open a newspaper. The rise in childhood obesity, which is now 17% higher then what it was ten years ago, is alarming to even a pediatrician. With that being said, the social, political, and legal environment of the fast food industry is of particular interest in recent years. Cultural attitudes and beliefs have changed significantly. Fast food is now seen as one of the main contributors to heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Fast food corporations have been forced to change their images and shift their menu offerings into a more health conscious selection. The competitive...
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...Have you ever heard the slogan “Where’s the beef?” This iconic slogan from Wendy’s 1980’s commercial portrayed Clara Pellar asking the simply question of “where's the beef?” At that time the slogan was simply used to show consumers that Wendy’s hamburger had more meat than its competitors. However, in today’s society this question should be taken very literally, due to the declining population of bee colonies, our food supply is slowly diminishing. What we don’t realize is that bees account for a third of our food supply, that is one in every three bites of food you eat! That may not seem like a big deal, I mean we would still have food, but let me show you the reality of this situation. You are driving to have dinner with your family at...
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...burdens. Today, there are many healthy, vegetarian choices in restaurants around the world. For example, apples and yogurt can even be found at McDonalds! “Farmer’s Weekly” says that not only is a vegetarian diet healthy but it also helps cut greenhouse gases, conserve water, and conserve land. Today, many people are trying to become eco-friendly and don’t know what they can do to help. Giving up meat is a healthy choice for you, for the animals, and it could even help solve world hunger. Many people, when they think of becoming vegetarian, wonder how they are going to get enough protein and iron in their diet. According the book, The Case for Vegetarianism, people are mistaken in thinking that protein comes from animals. Protein actually comes from plant food, meaning that all animals get protein through the food they eat. When trying to figure out what foods have protein, whole grains, beans, nuts, eggs, and peas are all high in protein, as well as all dairy products. To be the healthiest, one’s diet should include a variety of whole foods. Excess protein actually puts stress on the liver and kidney and is also linked with calcium loss. As for iron, women who eat meat have thicker uterine tissues and higher estrogen levels in their blood, causing them to have heavier and longer menstrual cycles; so vegetarian women are actually proven to retain iron better. Leafy vegetables such as spinach, dried fruits such as raisins and prunes, and soybeans are all high in...
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...gives away why or how these cruel men murdered the family. What confuses the reader even more is that Capote leaves us feeling sorry for one of these vicious men, Perry. How Capote utilizes form makes the reader build an emotional attachment towards the killers. The reader begins to develop sympathy for Perry because, as you see in the movie Capote, Capote favors Perry and does not want the world to see him as some malicious monster, yet as a human being. The way Capote opens this novel is by introducing the family and the killers. This gives the reader a feel of each character, but only to a certain extent. This allows you to know what kind of family the Clutters were and strive to figure out why someone would kill them, or possibly rob them and it somehow turn into a mass murder. But as you read this fascinating story, you are left with no type of possible reasoning behind the killings. Why would someone kill a family that appears faultless? This is what the whole grieving town of Holcomb was contemplating impatiently waiting for the detectives to catch the horrendous men that murdered the perfect family. After introducing the family and the killers, Capote fast-forwards to after the murders. In order to keep the story interesting and mysterious, as any murder story should be, Capote doesn’t allow the reader to know more about what actually took place in the...
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...question many wonder. What it can do long term is fatal. Through researching this topic, its important to look at different aspects and how its affecting individuals and the health risks involved. To first understand it we need to know what Obesity exactly is. Obesity is a medical condition in which a person is excessively overweight. When you are obese you have far exceeded the average amount of weight you should be for your height. Another way of looking at it is Dr. Brian Wansink’s way of looking at it. “Obesity can be a condition when we eat more than we think” (Mindless Eating, pg 5). A person who over indulges on food in enormous amounts is putting a massive toll on the body. An abnormally high proportion of body fat, and when a person reaches this level they are officially labeled obese. What could be the causes of massive over weight to occur? A number of things can be a cause. Over eating is the biggest cause. Instead of eating normal portions and three meals a day, obese people will exceed far past that. They will go above and beyond, and will stop at no cost. Types of food many choose to eat is another. Things like fast food is available for us to get which plays a big part. These high calorie places and over indulgence can make one become obese. Getting no exercise or not enough can be a cause as well. Exercise is important in our daily lives, over eating and not exercising is not a good combination. A person who drinks a lot of alcohol might be more prone to weight...
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...recommendations to Planet Health Food Store website that will give them a more competitive edge. I will go over the benefits of having a website and shopping online. I will also briefly touch on how the web has affected the way people shop. I then move on to the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online. I will close with recommendations on how Planet Health Food Store can improve their website and what steps they need to take in order to accomplish these changes. Planet Health is a locally owned health food store in Lima, Ohio. They carry herbal supplements, hormone-free meats, herb formulas, fresh, natural, organic and whole foods, nutritional products and health information (Health Food Store, 2012). Planet Health currently has a website that has all the main essentials that you expect to see on a health food store website, but needs improvement. The improvements of their website could possible lead to future growth. World – Wide Web The internet is slowly taking over the way consumers shop. The world-wide web makes it easier to shop without leaving your home. Retailer’s most constantly upgrade their website so they can draw the viewer’s attention and it must be easily accessible (Dellecave, T.,Jr. 1996). The web has made it easier for anyone to shop online without ever leaving their home. The web is very beneficial, but is killing the traditional shopping experience. You can access anything you would see in the stores online in the convenience of you own home (Fletcher...
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...Troubleshooting If water flows slowly, the filter seems clogged, or the pump stroke feels different than normal and: Handle Is Hard to Push • Clean the Marathon Ceramic with the Pad (See "Marathon Cartridge"). • Lubricate dry Piston O-Ring (See "Piston O-Ring"). (1) (1) Handle Feels Limp / No Resistance When Pumping • Clean under the Umbrella Valve. If debris is under the Valve, the Inlet Foam is not effectively installed. Clean and reinstall the Inlet Foam. Replace the Umbrella Valve if it is torn or damaged. (1) • Missing Inlet Valve Ball (in the Relief Valve Assembly). • Hole in the Inlet Hose. Remove damaged section or replace it. • Damaged Inlet Barb O-Ring. Order a replacement O-Ring from MSR. Handle Is Hard to Pull • Clean the Inlet Foam (See "Inlet Foam"). To prevent clogging, keep the Hose above the bottom sediments using the Inlet Float. • Make sure the Inlet Hose is not kinked or blocked. Squeaky / Noisy When Pumping • The Relief Valve is blowing due to filter clogging (See "Marathon Cartridge") or pumping too fast. Pump the Handle no faster than 1 stroke per second. • Air bubble in the Pump Head. To remove the air, turn the filter upside down while keeping the Hose under water. Pump the Handle 3 - 5 strokes until the air is purged, then return the filter upright for regular pumping. To prevent air from entering, keep the Inlet Cage under water. Air in the Pump Head may also be caused by debris in the Valves (See "Umbrella Valve" and...
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...Is the Food Stamp Program a Substantial Contribution to Childhood Obesity? Is the Food Stamp Program a Substantial Contribution to Childhood Obesity? Introduction Is the rising rate of childhood obesity within the United States affected by the food stamp program? This is the question that formulated the basis of my research. Looking at the rising statistics of obesity rates within America’s youth and researching why the weight of the United States community is significantly passing those of its surrounding countries. In researching this topic I hope to determine if the food stamp program is in any way responsible for this increasing health issue. As the years progress the health of today’s youth is rapidly decreasing. Although the lacks of exercise and poor food influences serve as a high influence on this issue, researching this topic has shown that the food stamp program has helped contribute to the issue at hand. Presenting Argument and Supportive Research To be classified as an overweight child, the body mass index is in the 85th percentile and the ratio of weight to height is unhealthy (Baun, 2011 p. 623). This number has increased drastically among America’s youth over the past decade. As obesity increases among youth, there is a decrease in physical activity as well as healthy eating habits. Healthy eating choices are the focus of my research, as I concentrate on the eating habits of children participating in America’s Food stamp Program. The heaviest children...
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...future. She used cards, not by hand or any other things. She would pick ten cards out of twenty and I would pick five out of the ten. Those five cards I picked would be telling my future. She laid out the cards one by one as she was laying them one by one, the first card was an Ace with a gun, second card was a king which had a baby on it, third card was a queen which has bad guys killing a woman, the fourth one was a jack which had a broken heart and the last one was a ten which had death. I was really shocked with the result but then again I didn’t believe it. I was really skeptical about a lot of things. As I left, Mishra ran to me because I left my phone. While I was driving I couldn’t stop thinking what Mishra showed me. I was feeling very nervous and I didn’t feel good. As soon as I got home I had a hot shower and went to bed. John wasn’t home when I came, I was very tired and I couldn’t wait any longer, I went to sleep. Next morning, I woke up to a beautiful view outside the window, warm breeze flew at my face and it felt really good. I was very hungry, I was craving a lot of food it didn’t it feel right. Everything was hurting; John called me down to eat...
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...High Fructose Corn Syrup and Obesity DeVry University February 20, 2013 In the age of high fructose corn syrup and processed foods, obesity is rampant in the United States of America. More than one-third of adults and seventeen percent of children suffer from obesity. Since the 1960’s the rate of obesity has more than doubled. Many think that this is directly related to America’s growing consumption of high fructose corn syrup. High fructose corn syrup has made people obese and unhealthy, but we can change this by better educating children on proper nutrition and by changing our eating habits. High fructose corn syrup was first created in Japan in the late 1960’s. By the 1970’s the process had been perfected and was introduced to the public market. High fructose corn syrup is fifty-five percent fructose and forty-five percent glucose, and tastes exactly like sucrose (sugar). (Pollan p.89) Like everything else that we eat, in moderation fructose and glucose (high fructose corn syrup) may not be considered that bad for you. However, with the amount of processed foods and beverages that Americans consume it has become nearly impossible to avoid the overeating of high fructose corn syrup. So how exactly does high fructose corn syrup affect the body? We know that high fructose corn syrup is made up of fifty-five percent fructose and forty-five percent glucose. Glucose is a form of energy that is used by just about every part of the body. Glucose gives...
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... Professor Birch 11-16-08 DEATH BECOMES YOU Life is precious. It should not be made to be turned off so easily like a switch. Life should be made to be memorable. Hugh Elliott had it right when he said, “I am not dying, not anymore than any of us are at any moment. We run, hopefully as fast as we can, and then everyone must stop. We can only choose how we handle the race.” Our lives are put before us to run the race and meet the finish line with a sense of tranquility. The finish line, the ending of our lives, should not be determined by us. God made and put us on this earth for a reason. We should not take that so lightly. He is the only one that gets to call the shots on how our lives should be controlled. It might mean to continue living your life with the utmost humility or it might mean meeting the Lord before some of your family members and friends do. I am a firm believer in the fact that life should begin and end at the will of the Lord. So of course, I think euthanasia is immorally wrong. The American people need to know that history shows that euthanasia is inhumane, that the Catholic Church sees it as a debatable issue, and that it seems that the United States view on euthanasia has probably remained the same throughout the years. The definition of euthanasia has stayed the same throughout the years. So, it seems the definition does not change with the times. Euthanasia is the intentional killing or omission of a dependent human being for his or her...
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