Essays about: "junk food"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words junk food.

1. 1. Impact of Competitive Foods in Public Schools on Child Nutrition: Effects on Adolescent Obesity in The United States An Integrative Systematic Literature Review

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialmedicin och global hälsa

   Author : Kirsten Sildén; [2017]
   Keywords : school OR schools united states OR U.S. OR US OR united states of America food OR food preferences OR food habits OR health behavior OR feeding behavior OR child nutrition weight gain OR overweight OR BMI OR Body Mass Index OR Body Composition OR Obesity OR Adolescent Obesity OR Pediatric Obesity OR body weight nutrition policy OR health promotion OR health policy OR school health policy food services OR competitive food OR competitive foods OR commercial food OR beverages OR carbonated beverages OR sugar-sweetened beverages OR vending machines OR food dispensers OR food dispensers; automatic OR foods of minimal nutritional value OR FMNV ; Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Abstract Objective: To identify and analyse literature on the effects of competitive foods in public schools on adolescent weight (BMI), and possible impacts they may have on adolescent obesity in the United States. Methods: An integrative systematic review of literature was conducted. READ MORE

3. 2. The impact of meal timing of amino acids and chromium picolinate on postprandial glucose and insulin levels

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

   Author : Danny Sebastian Thomas; [2016]
   Keywords : postprandial glucose and insulin levels; Amino acids; chromium picolinate; meal timing; meal order; applied nutrition; food chemistry; industriell näringslära; livsmedelskemi; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : One of the most pressing present day health concern is the constantly growing increase of diabetes and the metabolic syndrome. In fact the WHO estimates that as much as 300 million individuals could suffer from diabetes by 2025. READ MORE

4. 3. Care of obese patients in Costa Rica : Nurses’ attitudes and experiences

   University essay from Akademin för vård, arbetsliv och välfärd

   Author : Camilla Frensborg; Sophia Obitz; [2015]
   Keywords : obesity; stigmatization; attitudes; nurses; healthcare; Costa Rica;

   Abstract : Obesity is a serious growing public health issue in the world, and it is increasing rapidly in Latin America. Obese people are an exposed group of patients that are stigmatized for various reasons. Negative attitudes and stigma against obese patients among healthcare personnel and within the healthcare environment can affect their care negatively. READ MORE

5. 4. From junk to toy - a sustainable way of playing

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/HDK - Högskolan för design och konsthantverk

   Author : Yue Xin; [2013-02-20]
   Keywords : Children; sustainability; play; creativity; play signal; affordance;

   Abstract : Play is a fundamental activity for children and is playing a vital role in their development. During this process, toys are important props for them. With their children’s best interests at heart, parents are buying their children new toys restlessly. READ MORE

6. 5. Children, parents and ads : the role of advertising agencies

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Sirpa Susanna Blomqvist; [2012]
   Keywords : advertising; advertising agencies; children; junk food; parents; segmentation;

   Abstract : Advertising that targets children is not a new phenomenon as they have an important impact on the buying decisions their parents make. The aim of this study is to investigate the process of making and planning advertising for families, children and parents, and the role of the advertising agencies. READ MORE