Gamification Approach towards Global Obesity Introduction (Project Aim) Obesity is a chronic disease or a health condition that occurs has excessive body fat or a lot of weight. It has increased in children and if not prevented it can lead to diabetes, chronic kidney, heart failure and blood pressure. Some of the causes are: leading a sedentary life, consuming too many calories and avoiding physical activities. According to Hall and Marston (2014) gamification (game-based approach) is the use of well designed programs in non game activities which aids in increasing awareness and how to reduce obesity. It can also be used in preventing, promoting and managing this kind of chronic disease by programming health game for messages and educating users on eating habits as food and beverages are key contributor to childhood obesity (Powell et al, 2013). The research of this paper aims at developing gamification techniques to inspire users to apply healthy eating habits as well as to continue being physically fit. Some techniques like eating competition can inspire people especially children even more if there is a…
Plan something unique for your mother on Mother’s day There are high chances that your mother would be happy and would appreciate a phone call on mother’s day. If you want to make for her something unique with your own hands and efforts, she can treasure that for several years as she will always have it in her mind. Many individual gift plans and options can fit any budget, whether small, large, or non-existing to make your mother happy during the special day. Here are some of the cheap mother’s day gift ideas that your mother will love. Clean her car Instead of using your money at an auto detailer, get essential apparatus like a bucket, a sponge and soap, and clean your mother’s car. Also, fill the car gas tank, and ensure to vacuum the inside of the vehicle and use glass cleaners for windows and other parts of the vehicle that need to shine. If any other person is doing it, distract them, and make sure you clean your mother’s car to make memories and her day special.…
Local and international efforts in reducing food wastage Local and international efforts in reducing food wastage have recently escalated as people fathom the magnitude of food waste as well as its contribution to global warming and greenhouse emissions. Dachner & Tarasuk Naomi’s article, diverting food waste to charitable food programs will not address food insecurity in Canada, focuses on the proposals on how to solve food wastage and address; food insecurity. Dachner & Tarasuk maintains that using food charities to address food insecurity and food wastage is ineffective since it fails to address the major root causes of insecurities and the voluntary organization lacks the capacity and resources to address the growing and large problem of food security in Canadian households. According to Dachner & Tarasuk, the notion of solving food insecurity in Canada using the promotion of food donation by private sectors and community organizations is misguided. Irrespective of the factor that corporate food waste should be min9mized, Dachner & Tarasuk raises concern ion the amount of food going into landfills could be salvaged if there was an increase…
Summary of federal and state authority to address foodborne public health threats Introduction One of the most critical issues that affect people in society is healthcare. Mainly, the modern world is fighting with the issues of diseases and infections that have caused loss of lives and used in natural resources that have subjected people to poverty. Nonetheless, society fails to understand that food and drinks consumed have a great impact on health. In that regard, many people have suffered numerous infections from the food they consume. The majority of these infections are identified as foodborne outbreak, especially when two or more people suffer from similar illness after consuming the same food or drinks. Thus, the Food and Drug administration investigates cases of foodborne outbreaks with an agenda of controlling them. Thus, the role of the FDA is to ensure that the outbreak is contained to prevent it from spreading to other people. According to the Food and Drug Administration, many foodborne outbreaks have been listed by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Therefore, the primary purpose of this paper…
RFID wearables The water park industry in the United States grew at a CAGR of 7.5% from the year 2014 to the year 2019. The industry is expected to continue growing as the rates of travel and consumer spending increase steadily. Some disruptors that have contributed to this growth include gamification and RFID wearables. RFID wearables Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) wearables are devices that contain an embedded chip that allows water park visitors to purchase food, souvenirs, and beverages without having to use cash or cards. The gadgets are waterproof, which means the wearer can swim with it, and it also offers freedom, convenience, and security. The RFID wearables are considered as disruptors because it’s a technology that is convenient for both the water park guests and the operators when it comes to making payments and keeping track of where the customers are. The technology is used to track customers’ ridership and movements, providing insights into the water parks’ visitor flow and throughput, according to Michael Turner, the Vice President of Global Business Development. According to Nick Neuman, CEO…
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Cholesterol reduction Introduction Heart disease is due to correctable predicaments, of which dieting is one of the causes that can be handled and rectified. A healthy diet is crucial to prevent and reduce the risk of heart diseases. Food with high cholesterol or high cholesterol levels in the body is a risk factor to heart diseases, which is rectifiable (He, 2019). This paper will provide the changes in the meal that’s that should be made to prevent the development of health problems. It aims at helping Mrs. Smith changes her diet to lower cholesterol levels and be safe from heart disease. Breakfast For breakfast, Mrs. Smith should reduce the amount of milk percentage. Milk contains high levels of cholesterol and fat saturation (He, 2019). She should reduce 8 oz.2% of milk to at least 4 oz. 1% reduced-fat to reduce cholesterol intake levels from 19.5 mg to 12.2 mg per day during breakfast. Also, she should avoid taking two fried eggs (cooked in butter) and instead take poached or boiled eggs to reduce the calorie intake hence reduced cholesterol. Fried…
Executive Master Event Logistical Plan and Timeline. Deluxe Event Company has a well-established logistics department which has the capability of transporting the event materials such as tents, event carpets, music and sound systems, portable toilets. The company has hired buses to transport visitors from their hotel rooms to the venue on the day of the event. Also, the transport department has minivans and semi-trailers to carry heavy equipment such as tents and parameter fences to the site. Transportation of equipment to the venue will be done at night one day before the event to ease traffic flow in Illinois. Also, the logistics department has allocated enough parking space for private vehicles and has designated lanes for entry and exit to and from the venue. We will also work with the Illinois police traffic department to ensure smooth traffic flow in the city. Also, Deluxe will liaise with other volunteer teams in Lombard village to ensure the logistical aspect of the event flows smoothly. The company will partner with local transport sectors to provide buses and taxis and get designated parking…
Definition and Description of the Cannabis Plant The cannabis plant is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. It has several species within its genus. The three most common and recognized species of the cannabis plant are Cannabis Sativa, Cannabis Indica and Cannabis Ruderalis. All this three are treated as subspecies of a single species. The cannabis plant is indigenous to and originates from Central Asia and some scientists also refer its origin to South Asia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis Cannabis has many different names and also has more than 1200 slang terms. Hemp and marijuana are some of the common names used to refer to cannabis. The names come about depending on the use of the plant. Most of the time the name hemp is used on instances where varieties of the plant are used for non-drug purposes. For instance, cannabis can be used to make hemp fibre, hemp seeds and hemp oils. All these are non-drug uses of the cannabis plant, hemp oils can be used for the treatment of hair, hemp seeds are a great source of protein…
High-Risk Nutritional Practices Introduction The world has been experiencing drastic changes in nutritional practices. Several factors can be directly attributed to these changes. Culture and nutrition are strongly correlated. Nutrition is one of the most significant components of every culture. Different cultures identify themselves with the kind of foods they consume. However, the nutritional preference of a given culture ultimately affects the quality of health of people belonging to that culture. While some cultures have dietary practices that promote health, other cultures have nutritional practices that are considered to be risky to their health. Some nutritional practices are also associated with various cultural elements, for example, cultural beliefs and historical viewpoints. It is, therefore, essential to understanding the high-risk nutritional practices related to different cultures across the globe. This paper will specifically discuss different high-risk nutritional practices associated with diverse cultures across the globe, as well as the historical perspectives, belief systems, and other elements that affect the nutritional behaviors of a culture. Chinese Culture The Zhou, Qin, Han and Jin Dynasties are important historical events that shaped the…