... ). ORGANS AFFECTED AND ITS ACTIONS: Researchers indicated that Cardiovascular Disease system is made up of the heart and blood vessels. Blood is pumped by the heart and circulated throughout the body through the blood vessels. Cardiovascular disease is the leading health problem in the Western World. It is the number one cause of death in the United States, claiming more that 1 million lives annually. An estimated 60 million Americans are ... blood vessel disease, although many do not know it because they have no symptoms. The arteries that supply blood to the heart are called the corona...

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... in young children. Asthma in young children relates to acute stroke because of the fact that when the blood vessels are clogged oxygen are not able to pass through and circulate to the heart or the airways. As a result, causing inflammation of the bronchial tubes that creates asthma attack. This is evident through the case study hypothesized by Louise Chang states that "sugar-rich diet may ... prime the immune system of the airways to allergic inflammation. The inflammation, in turn, can cause a narrowing of the airways and mucus production, resulting in asthma ... of type 2 diabetes l...

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... , high cholesterol, indigestion, myopia, seborrhea dermatitis, gout, hyperactivity, lack of concentration, depression, and anxiety. Furthermore, since refined sugar is rapidly converted in the blood to fat (triglycerides), it promotes obesity, risk of heart disease, and diabetes. Disease is almost always caused by a combination of toxicity and deficiency and, toxins, by definition, are poisons, so no matter how ... heroin addict who needs a fix just to feel normal ((Shiuchi et al). This explains why many people may struggle to control the ingestion of high sugar foods when constantly subj...

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... amount of fruit and vegetables. Some possible complications can occur along the way of a child who is obese. They are at risk for many severe health problems, which we first only saw in adults, but are now being shown in children. Diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, heart attack, osteoarthritis, or even sleep apnea can plunge into a young child's life due to obesity (Liberty 3). Knowing ... all of the health concerns obesity causes today why is it that more and more children are becoming obese? A child's diet and activity level ... . Another positive about this surgery is it is very p...

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... body frame, height and how much exercise they do. Phil used to be an active man, so his body was a healthy size, however, since his heart attack, he has been sedentary, and because he is eating foods high in energy and not burning this energy off, he is putting on weight. Phil ... Kilojoules per day, as long as Phil begins to exercise at least 30 minutes each day to lose weight. Activity level is the amount of physical activity or exercise a person does. After his heart attack, Phil has become sedentary. His only activity now is an occasional game of golf with friends; however, he uses ...

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... of bones, usually taking place six months after the onset of the cessation. These women are extremely prone to bone fractures (Kinoy 9). Since a large number of anorexics are teenage girls, this process can interrupt normal growth attained through puberty and into adulthood. Another major concern of the physical consequences of anorexia is that of the heart. Arm and leg muscles noticably shrink with malnutrition, although ... the most important deterioration of muscles goes on unseen inside the chest, in heart tissue. There is an increased chance of heart failure due to decreased blood ...

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... longer have, their menstrual cycle, which can lead to problems with conceiving later on in life. The disease not only causes deterioration of internal organs, such as the lining of the stomach, but also can be deadly by causing conditions such as heart failure. Bulimia nervosa, on the other hand, is a disorder marked by repeated episodes of overeating followed by forcefully vomiting, laxative use ... Many of these drugs, shakes, and pills are dangerous, and may cause long term, hazardous effects. Almost all of the diet products out today are known to give the user abnormal heart rhythms a...

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... favorite food is fried chicken and cheese sticks. Eating these food day by day made me overweight, and the doctor said I had a heart problem. He said I was lucky because some other people were diagnosed obesity. It took a lot of effort for the obesity people to get back to the normal weight. America, where fast food is everywhere with a very affordable price, was one of ... . People who drink on a regular basic will have potbelly, and have a high potential to obesity and heart diseases. The last but no least reason is genes and health problems. In fact, the amount of fat stored, and wher...

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... many serious health problems. Mood changes, loss of hair, liver and heart problems, chills, not to mention a whole lot of stress on their mind as well as to their body(Bakalar). There two common eating disorders called anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Eating disorders affect over 5 million Americans. All to common the sufferers don't seek treatment. Warning signs for a person with an ... fear of being fat. This disease occurs more so in adolescent girls. It is a fact that one out of ten girls in the U.S. will develop anorexia nervosa. Some of the dangers of this disease include loss ...

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... announced in one of its most recent studies that an estimated 64 percent of Americans is are overweight or obese. Over the past twenty years obesity trends have skyrocketed. Obesity has also been linked to many medical illnesses like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and strokes. It is no secret that being overweight or obese is unhealthy and that something ... should be done to prevent it. If we want to fight this harmful trend [,] then we need to attack what is causing it. This paper will explore the increase in fast food consumption, reliance on ... reports that a...

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... Our perception of beauty has established a stigmatization of those who are obese, with slim people considered to be more attractive - more handsome or beautiful. According to Fairburn & Brownell (2002), the obese (and therefore "unattractive"), are less likely to be hired for a job or promoted once they are employed. People who are significantly overweight often have difficulty accessing public facilities such ... diabetes (Williams & Fruhbeck, 2009). Behavioral modification like counseling or therapy with professionals can help solve eating disorders especially those brought by emotion...

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... in whey protein powders is 30 grams. There are 8 grams of protein in a serving of milk and 16 servings in a gallon. Since only 20% of the 8 grams is whey protein, there are only 1.6 grams of whey protein in a serving of milk. This means that there are approximately 25.6 grams of whey ... not even an entire serving of whey protein recommended by nutritionists (30 grams). Drinking a whole gallon of milk a day would take away room in the stomach for other important foods in an athlete's/strength trainer's diet, such as other forms of protein, carbohydrates, and foods abundant in essential ...

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... and stomach, tooth decay due to the constant exposure to stomach acid while purging. Another effect is a problem called "chipmunk cheeks" that is developed due to salivary glands being permanently swollen due throwing up so often, loss of menstruation, and heart problems that can even cause death. ... There are many ways that parents, teachers, and other guardians can be aware that a child is developing an issue with their weight. There is the constant obsession with exercising, what they are eating, ... weight as if they will become this undesired character. Other than just shows and c...

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Approximately two in ten American youth ages 2-19 are considered overweight or obese. (Childhood Overweight and Obesity, 2011) Obesity is linked to other health issues such as heart disease, depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and type two diabetes. (Childhood Obesity, 2011) Children who are obese have a higher chance of becoming obese as adults according to U.S. Department ... education, states that a physically educated person has learned skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities. They are physically fit, they participate regularly in physical activity, know the imp...

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... factory-like conditions. If one lives in London it is better for him or her to eat a lamb from a pasture in New Zealand rather than a factory produced lamb from the United Kingdom (McWilliams). Factory farming is highly dependent on large quantities of limited resources such as grain-based feed, water, energy and medication. This type of food production is inherently ... of. This policy failure is contributing to a massive and costly public health crisis, as rates of chronic, diet-related diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease have shot up-even, increasingly, among child...

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... growing rapidly. While other parts of the world are also experiencing an obesity epidemic, this is not the case in all other countries. This problem, in the United States, may start at an early age for children and can even affect their weight as they grow into adults. Becoming obese can create a number of health issues for humans: Heart disease, cancer, and even death ... . Throughout the country, schools and households are buying more ... "junk food ". People are exercising less also causing obesity to occur. We looked into the causing factors of the obesity epidemic on a national lev...

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... serious condition can be aggravated by air pollution, also the asthma can affect different ages such as the newborn, children, adults, and seniors. Besides the respiratory problems, air pollution is the main cause of cardiac diseases. For instance, pollution is also believed to have inflammatory effects on the heart to cause chronic cardiovascular disease. Because of this, the movement suppose slow food should not pollute, waste or ... overuse natural resources during its journey from field to the table. Third, when farmers use the agriculture chemicals such as pesticides and antibiotic...

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... is nothing but smut and be temped to throw it out the window, but not all of the advertisements and articles perpetuate the gender code. Approximately half of the articles talk about things which relate to real health and fitness issues such as combating stress and heart disease. Some of the advertisements have a wholesome theme such as a father and a child reading a magazine or neutral themes which ... don't really take sides with regard to the gender codes. Unfortunately, that is the overall problem with such magazines. They either perpetuate the gender codes or are neutral to them. T...

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... eating disorders rising every year and the number of advertisements rising every day, it seems to further show that there is a clear connection between the two besides eating disorders being genetic. Eating disorders are a very serious illness that can cause low blood pressure, kidney failure, and ultimately heart failure, all leading to death, so no matter what the actual cause of them is ... something needs to be done to reduce the number of disorders that are appearing. The author of "Perfect Illusions. The Media's Influence." ... ; believes that the media's definition of beauty d...

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... to be used in cases of accidental poisoning. When it is used repeatedly, this product will weaken the heart muscle. This can result in irregular heartbeats, chest pains, breathing problems, rapid heart rate and cardiac arrest. Ipecac is very dangerous when misused and has been the cause of many deaths to those who suffer from eating disorders. Stimulant laxatives like Ex-Lax and ... which can cause kidney damage. Your body's electrolytes need to be in balance in order for your organs, like your heart, kidneys and liver, to function properly. Once the electrolytes go out of balance, the p...

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... those who are looking for better health, the vegetarian diet with the incorporation of all the proper nutrients is the answer. Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, responsible for one of every 2.4 deaths. Atherosclerosis is the main cause of heart disease (and high blood pressure). It is characterized by the buildup of plaques along the artery inner walls, which is a result ... 6,225 non-vegetarians over ten to twelve years and reported that vegetarians have significantly lower instances of death from heart disease. So, the main reason why vegetarians have low...

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... 's have finished their tasks, they are removed from the body by the liver. The removal process of LDL's can occur at slower rates in certain people than others. This causes a build up of cholesterol inside the walls of the arteries. The build up of LDL's over time, can slow down or even prevent the circulation of blood to the heart and brain and can cause such disorders as Atherosclerosis ... , which is deposits of cholesterol and other fatty substances circulating in the blood accumulate in the interior walls of the blood vessels, and hypercholesterolemia, which is an elevated ... beate...

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... will have a lower pulse rate after exercise in comparison to those who lead an unhealthy lifestyle. This hypothesis is based upon the fact that when you do a high amount of exercise, eat healthily and lead a generally healthy life then your heart will be stronger giving you a lower pulse rate than those who lead an unhealthy life style. This is because people who ... smoke and drink frequently, take little exercise and have a poor diet will usually have a weaker heart. As a result it takes more cycles to pump the same amount of blood around the body as a healthy heart thus leading to a ...

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... on like this, then sooner then we think we will have very little trees, and wildlife surviving. Finally, if the cruelty towards the animals, the destruction of our natural resources, and the devastation to the environment does not appeal to some people, then maybe having their health put in jeopardy will. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, It is estimated that there are over 75,000 ... heart attacks in Canada each year. Most of the people that do no not die from heart attacks, will suffer another heart attack in the recent future. Studies show that people who have heart attac...

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... on like this, then sooner then we think we will have very little trees, and wildlife surviving. Finally, if the cruelty towards the animals, the destruction of our natural resources, and the devastation to the environment does not appeal to some people, then maybe having their health put in jeopardy will. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, It is estimated that there are over 75,000 ... heart attacks in Canada each year. Most of the people that do no not die from heart attacks, will suffer another heart attack in the recent future. Studies show that people who have heart attac...

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