Intervention Plan for Adolescent Obesity in Tallahatchie, Mississippi Intervention Plan Components The proposed project targets students from 4th graders to sophomores in all schools across Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. Multicomponent interventions will be included in the project to address adolescent obesity in the targeted area. In this case, the following components will be included: Behavior change promotion and modification of the environment. Behavior change promotion component will involve the following activities: identification of behaviours that increase the risk of obesity and overweight and educating the target population on healthy diet practices and physical activity. On the other hand, environmental modification component of the project will include the following approaches: creating opportunities for physical activities in the school; modification of the physical environment in the schools to promote physical activities; increasing the accessibility of healthy foods in the school environment; development of policies that promote healthy eating and participation in physical activities in schools. The behavior change promotion component of the proposed project is aimed at helping the target population abandon behaviours that increase the risk of developing overweight and obesity while…
Polycyclic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heterocyclic amines (HCAs) Exposing food to high temperatures is likely to create carcinogenic compounds commonly known as polycyclic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heterocyclic amines (HCAs). The chemicals are thought to directly damage DNA which leads mutation, which could lead to the development of cancer. When proteins are exposed to too much heat, they start to blacken and brown, which confirms the presence of heterocyclic amines (HCA). HCA forms when there is a reaction between amino acids which are naturally found in proteins and creatine found in the muscles of the meat. HCAs is common in well-done meat and broiled. Frying also is thought to greatly contribute to cancer. High exposure to HCA might lead to cancer of the colon, digestive tract, and colon. The chemical is responsible for damaging the DNA systems of the body, and the highest percentage of the chemical is found grilled steaks, salmon grilled with skins, barbecued pork, and well-done hamburgers. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons is formed whenever the fats drip into the coals. The smoke contains hydrocarbons and coats the food we consume. …
Poor diet Rising levels of obesity and diabetes in people are prime samples of the consequences of a poor diet and a scarcity of exercise. Diseases caused by poor food and nutrition are as follows. Heart diseases Cancer Stroke Diabetes Add more fruits and vegetables to your diet At the core of a diet are foods that are low in unnecessary fats and sugars and high in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. Fruits and fresh vegetables are essential parts of a balanced diet. Fruits Besides being an excellent source of nutrition, fruits make tasty snacks. Season fruits are best, and they give you more health benefits than artificial growing fruits. They are fresher and provide the most nutrients. Vegetables Vegetables are the main source of essential vitamins and minerals. Dark, leafy greens generally contain the foremost nutrition and may be eaten at every meal. Eating a variety of vegetables will help you obtain the bountiful nutrients that all plants provide. Examples of dark leafy greens include: Spinach Kale Green beans Broccoli Collard greens Swiss chard Plan quick and easy meals…
Emirates Group Airline Introduction and Background Information The Emirate Group Airline is an international travel airline based in Dubai, UAE. The emirates groups operate an extensive network of airplane and cargo services across the world. The Emirate Group manages two major subsidiary corporations, which are the Emirates Airline and the Dnata. It is ranked as the second biggest Airline in the Middle East, having the biggest Airbus 777 and the Boeing A380 fleet. It was founded in 1985 and owned by the government of Dubai. The company owns a large fleet of airplanes and has managed to employ approximately 100,000 employees globally that are of different nationalities. The Airline has established about 150 network destinations in six continents across the globe (O’Connell p. 339). The Airline has exclusive services and abundant financial independence that has made it perform exemplary well since its establishment. It is classified as one of the most prestigious airlifts, inflight entertainment, luxury services, cuisines, and it is famous for its internationalization of flight and modern fleet (O’Connell p. 339). The company has established a wide range…
creating the stock analysis and portfolio development sections Overview: In the first milestone, you prepared a client analysis. In this milestone, you will create the stock analysis and portfolio development sections of your final project. First, you must understand what you are investing in. You have to know the underlying characteristics of the investment. What type of asset is it? What type of security? How is it priced? What are the expected cash flows? Who are the typical investors and what are their typical motives? If you do not understand the answers to those questions, then the initial expectations you develop about the value and risk of the asset will be fundamentally flawed. This sets you up for missteps that can lead to underperforming your investment objectives. Second, you must be able to estimate the value of the asset. Valuation is about assessing the estimated cash flows of the asset. This is a key component of discerning absolute return potential and the differences between competing assets. It has a significant influence on the third step in the process…
Can evolutionary mismatch help generate interest in health promotion messages? Introduction Individual lifestyle change is recognised in many national public health policies as an important means of reversing the rising trends of obesity and associated chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes (Butland et al., 2007; Leeman et al., 2012). Self-directed interventions are increasingly being explored by health services as a way of bringing about individual lifestyle change on a large scale while reducing costs (Tang et al., 2016). These interventions involve little or no contact with professionals, instead requiring users to instigate changes by themselves, and are often delivered through Internet or mobile phone use. However, attrition rates are often high (Tang et al., 2014). For example, in a trial by Lim et al. (2014), only 22% of participants completed an Internet-delivered self-directed intervention to promote weight loss and maintenance among young women. Crutzen and Ruiter (2015) have proposed that one way to prevent attrition is to stimulate greater interest among users in the intervention (Crutzen and Ruiter, 2015). Experimental research has demonstrated that interest promotes increased…
Acknowledging and addressing when burnout occurs Many people who are going through workplace stress are at the risk of putting themselves to get burnout. Burnout can leave an individual empty, exhausted, and most of the people are unable to cope up with most of the needs of their lives. Burnout is real, and most of the people who are under burnout are always under pressure that is constant because they always want to achieve the goals and desires of the organization (Benner & Curl, 2018). Most of the workers are not given enough opportunities in order to take leave, and this has been one of the primary reasons as to why most of the workers are getting stressed up. They become overwhelmed by the duties in their respective professionals, and this creates a way to reach the burnout stage. Some of the workers are getting burnout because of the financial stress, and some of them are going through the problem of burnout because they are bulled by their senior colleagues at the workplace (Burke, 2016). The following are the signs…
Obesity in America Obesity in America is a serious health issue that is affecting many children and adults. Recent findings indicate that obesity in the United States is increasing, and if things continue this way, more than half of the country will be obese by 2030 (Newman). Most adults are gaining weight at an alarming weight. The average adult weighs 15 pounds more than an average adult 20 years. To understand the problem, it is essential to explore the recent statistics on obesity in America and the contributing factors. In 2015 and 2016, the rate of obesity was estimated at 39.8 percent affecting approximately 93.3 million adults in America. Today, the rates of obesity are higher, with about 40 percent adults and 20 percent of children being classified as obese. Newman argues that there are disparities in obesity rates among various ethnic groups. African Americans, Hispanics, and Mexican Americans have the highest rates of obesity than Caucasians. Also, Skinner et al. (1118) claim that obesity among children and adolescents is on the rise. More children and teens are becoming obese…
Newport Beach California Temple A Place of worship refers to a consecrated space or designed structure where a group of people or individuals performs the religious duties, devotions, and veneration. Various names are used to refer to the places of worship used by multiple religions; for instance, Temples, mosques, synagogues, and churches are all structures established as places of worship for different faiths. During my fieldwork, I visited the Newport Beach California Temple; the Temple is located in Orange County, California, in the US, it is 122nd sanctuary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Gordon B. Hinckley devoted the Temple after its announcement on April 21, 2001; it was dedicated on August 28, 2005. The essay is going to offer a detailed discussion about Newport Beach, California. The Newport Beach California Beach is found near the nature preserve and the meetinghouse. The members of the Temple were taught the tenacity of the life and the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Temple undertakes various activities; for instance, it offers donations to the needy community and the poor living…
Teenage pregnancy Teenage pregnancy refers to the pregnancy in a female below twenty years of age. It is also known as adolescent pregnancy. Teen pregnancy is associated with various causes and has negative effects to the affected. Among the risk factors associated in teenage pregnancies is alcohol and drug abuse. The abuse of drugs makes the teenagers make poor decisions including engaging in irresponsible sexual behavior. Influence from their peers also pushes the teens to engage in sexual behavior as they lack understanding in the consequences of the act. Family environment also contributes to teenage pregnancy (Woodward, Fergusson, & Horwood, 2001). Majority of the children who are raised in hostile environments characterized by issues like sexual abuse and parents’ instability get pregnant while they are still teenagers There exists difference in the health of teenagers who are pregnant. The teenagers who are in the countries where abortion is illegal tend to procure unsafe abortions, endangering their lives. Social life also creates difference in the health of teen mothers. (Finer, &Henshaw, 2006). Teenagers who have access to better health care and…