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Calorie Restriction and Fasting Effects

Posted on 13 June 2018 9:18 pm by Sierra Knapp

People are always trying to lose weight and get into a healthy lifestyle these days and the effects on the body can range from good to bad – depending on what their diet and new lifestyle contains. Calorie restrictions and fasting can have similar effects that can be good or bad, depending on how they do it.

Calorie restriction is simply reducing the amount of regular calorie intake by 30-60%, while still “maintaining a diet that provides enough nutrients to prevent malnutrition” (Edward). The article also states that “[s]scientists believe calorie restriction stimulates a defensive state designed to help an organism survive environmental and metabolic adversity” (Edward). Continue reading → Post ID 600

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Eating Disorders

Posted on 8 December 2017 7:21 pm by Sierra Knapp

There are many eating disorders that take control over individuals and hinders them to do many of the ‘normal’ things that they should be experiencing. Understanding what the diverse types of eating disorders are, how they affect the individuals, and what we can do to help can better our knowledge on how to decrease these disastrous disorders.

First, we need to know a few of the disorders are. The three main types according to the American Psychiatric Association are: Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Anorexia nervosa is described as “a severe restriction of calories; there may be a fear of weight gain and strict “rules” about eating” (Understanding).

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Adding Taxes to Junk Food

Posted on 19 November 2017 8:11 pm by Sierra Knapp

Will having taxes on junk food prove to be beneficial for the overall health of this country? Or will people just stick to it and pay more? Adding taxes to everyday junk food will, in theory, lead to a healthier country. Exploring what could happen and why this is important is crucial to these counties overall well-being.

There was a study done that suggested that when a person buys a soda, then they are 30% more likely to become obese – which obviously increases the risk of heart disease and other health diseases (Blanding). Another point is that it’s cheap; making it more accessible. “While that may be the price on the sticker at the store, it doesn’t consider the cost to public health” (Blanding).

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Calorie Restriction and Fasting Effects

Eating Disorders

Adding Taxes to Junk Food