I need a catchy title for my food guide pyramid poster for Health class, Any Suggestions?
Thanks
"Egyptians Ain't got Nothin' On Us"

Good luck!

If the mind set of California politicians has created a bankrupt state, how can we trust her to guide the decisions in the House for the National Debt?

Banker I would not trust that woman with a local newspaper route..She accurately tells Obama what to do..Special intrests groups spent 750,000 to elect him..Nancy rules..She does not have to worry about healthcare..Take a look at their pkg upon retirement…She is over well over 62..With these people in congress,,,Its a case of mine over matter..they dont mind and we dont matter…sad

1) all of the following are characteristics associated with addictive behavior EXCEPT(i chose A)
a) Reinforcement c) Improved Control
b) Compulsion or Craving d) Negative Consequences

2) A response to an inert substance, given in place of an active drug is called(i chose B. seems like it's worded wrong)
a) paranoia c) the set effect
b) the placebo effect d) delusion

3)Which of the following risks of heroin use di users avoid by smoking rather than injecting heroin? (A seems like the obvious answer but could it be all of the above)
a) HIV infection from contaminated needles
b) untinentional overdose
c) physical dependence
d) all of the above

4) Amphetamines can do all of the following EXCEPT(i would say b)
a) curb short-term appetitie c) counteract fatigue
b) increase motor activity d) improve complex thinking

5)Which of the following is co-dependent behavior?(it's a tie between b and c)
a) jaime confronted Frank who was obviously intoxicated before dinner about his drinking
b) Marie refused to loan money to sally who she suspected would spend it on drugs
c) susan called her boyfriend's boss to say he was sick and couldn't come to into work; n truth he was hung over
d) Chad wants to help cheryl work out a way to kick her habit, but he refuses to join her in drug use

6) The process of fermentation is generall utilized in making( B and D are both fermented so i thought)
a) gin c) whiskey
b) wine d) vodka

1. A
2. Placebo effect
3. A
4. D
5. C (Solving the person's problems)
6. Wine

Recently i am working on this topic. But wikipedia or search engines are not helping enough. I need the names of specific pollutants from steel mills and their impact to environment and health. Information may based on US or global. Can anyone guide me where can i get those.

Look up "Steel mill emissions", that would lead you to the way steel mills pollute the environment.

I'm opening a home health agency and have hit a brick wall at hiring and getting the last few details done. I have a lot of questions and the department of Health and Human Services won't give me straight answers. Can I ask another HHA to help or is there someone out there that has done this and can give me some guidance? Please help I'm a single mom out of work and this is something I can do and make money, thanks!

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,
for I am gentle and humble in heart

i am a dentist..m planning to go to australia..for my degree to be recognised there i need to give exams..i can go there through study visa..so which course should i take up which can get me a good profile job incase i dnt clear my dentistry exams on time..i will have to study side by side for my dentistry exam too…is this masters of health administration a good option…plz guide me as i am really confused

yaa it is a good choice for u.
Go a head.
all the best

I need help finding the answers to the questions on this study guide I have. I've searched my books, and I've looked online, but I can't seem to find a definite answer to these two items in this question. Can you please help?

Know the portions of blood and what the words mean:
A. Sanguinous
B. Serous

Please help….

sanguinous- from the word "sanguine" blood- specifically rbcs

serous- from "serum" everything but the rbcs

More and more people are turning health conscious these days. They are recognizing the benefits of exercising regularly.

But many a times it is just not possible to join a health club and follow a regular routine of exercise.

Factors like gym timing and distance makes the person reluctant to join any such gymnasium or health club. An all purpose treadmill plays a crucial role in commencing your exercising routine at a comfort of home in such situations.

So if you are a health freak and finding it difficult to join a health club because of your busy work life, buying a treadmill is the best bet for you to stay healthy.

Now, buying a treadmill is an expensive proposition which should not be entered into lightly. Getting a treadmill which is cheap, durable and compatible with your body is almost as taxing as figuring your taxes at the end of the year.

There are many ways to narrow down your search for buying a perfect treadmill. The best way to do so is by reading online ratings and reviews given by experts as well as common people on different brands and range of treadmills. You can read the ratings and reviews on the official websites of treadmill manufacturers as well. On most of these sites, the price of the treadmill is also mentioned for your comfort.

But herein comes the most taxing part- finding the machine which is compatible with your body.

Most of the time, this can be done in a commercial gym where you can use some of the machines to find out which is more compatible with your body. If you are buying your first fitness machine you should not go to the one with many features but should go to the one which is more durable in the long run.

The one with quite a lot of features will be more expensive on your wallet and you may not even use all the features. If you can't check out the machines in the gym then walk into a showroom and start testing some of the models there. The testing time for each of the machines should be more than twenty five minutes as anything less will not give you an accurate result.

After testing the machines you will have a definite idea about the machine you are going to buy. This brings us to the money part of the deal. It always helps to check out the maintenance and repair costs that will be incurred in the long term.

Here the guarantee plays an important part. If the company only guarantees the product for 90 days instead of 180 days or a year then chances are that the product will breakdown after 90 days. Along with the guarantee, buying a treadmill also depends largely on your body structure and what kind of exercise you will be doing on it. It is particularly dependent on what injuries you have and how you deal with it. A treadmill that incorporates all this is the right one for you.

After all an informed opinion can help in making the right decision in the long run and will leave you with a happy feeling of not only buying the right stuff but saving some money too.

Ashish Jain
http://www.articlesbase.com/advice-articles/a-step-by-step-guide-for-buying-a-treadmill-58291.html

More and more people are turning health conscious these days. They are recognizing the benefits of exercising regularly.

But many a times it is just not possible to join a health club and follow a regular routine of exercise.

Factors like gym timing and distance makes the person reluctant to join any such gymnasium or health club. An all purpose treadmill plays a crucial role in commencing your exercising routine at a comfort of home in such situations.

So if you are a health freak and finding it difficult to join a health club because of your busy work life, buying a treadmill is the best bet for you to stay healthy.

Now, buying a treadmill is an expensive proposition which should not be entered into lightly. Getting a treadmill which is cheap, durable and compatible with your body is almost as taxing as figuring your taxes at the end of the year.

There are many ways to narrow down your search for buying a perfect treadmill. The best way to do so is by reading online ratings and reviews given by experts as well as common people on different brands and range of treadmills. You can read the ratings and reviews on the official websites of treadmill manufacturers as well. On most of these sites, the price of the treadmill is also mentioned for your comfort.

But herein comes the most taxing part- finding the machine which is compatible with your body.

Most of the time, this can be done in a commercial gym where you can use some of the machines to find out which is more compatible with your body. If you are buying your first fitness machine you should not go to the one with many features but should go to the one which is more durable in the long run.

The one with quite a lot of features will be more expensive on your wallet and you may not even use all the features. If you can't check out the machines in the gym then walk into a showroom and start testing some of the models there. The testing time for each of the machines should be more than twenty five minutes as anything less will not give you an accurate result.

After testing the machines you will have a definite idea about the machine you are going to buy. This brings us to the money part of the deal. It always helps to check out the maintenance and repair costs that will be incurred in the long term.

Here the guarantee plays an important part. If the company only guarantees the product for 90 days instead of 180 days or a year then chances are that the product will breakdown after 90 days. Along with the guarantee, buying a treadmill also depends largely on your body structure and what kind of exercise you will be doing on it. It is particularly dependent on what injuries you have and how you deal with it. A treadmill that incorporates all this is the right one for you.

After all an informed opinion can help in making the right decision in the long run and will leave you with a happy feeling of not only buying the right stuff but saving some money too.

Ashish Jain
http://www.articlesbase.com/advice-articles/a-step-by-step-guide-for-buying-a-treadmill-58291.html

Childhood obesity has become a major health epidemic, with approximately 15% of children considered to be obese the world over. The main reason for the childhood obesity epidemic is a shift in eating habits, away from fresh food, whole grains and vegetables to convenience food high in fat, sugar and additives. Another major factor is a decline in activity for both children and adults, who now spend more time in sedentary activities like watching TV and playing computer games that participating in exercise.

In addition, children who have obese or overweight parents have a high risk of becoming obese themselves as a result of poor family eating habits and unhealthy food choices. Parents today are spending less time with their kids and giving less parental advice about healthy food and activity choices. In the USA, UK and Australia 25% of children are considered overweight or obese. The health risks associated with obesity in childhood are great including low self esteem, depression, hormonal imbalances, diabetes and joint problems.

Worse still, the obese child who remains overweight into adulthood has the potential to develop more serious health risks later in their life, including arthritis, stroke and heart attack, high blood pressure, diabetes, and bowel cancer.

Fast food marketing giants spending billions of dollars in advertising to target children and teens, selling them cheap and high-calorie low nutrition value foods, such as crisps, soft drink, hamburgers and confectionery, coupled with lack of control of parents, is the major cause of incorrect eating habits and obesity.

Research shows that even drinking soft drink or soda regularly increases a child's chance of becoming overweight or obese by 60%. Worse still, even moderate exercise is no longer a regular daily activity for children and teens. Most children do not play any sport or even walk or cycle to school. This is compounded by the fact that busy parents have less time than ever to supervise their children and take them out to play in local parks or on the street.

A fear of stranger danger and abduction has added to the value of allowing kids to watch TV or play computer games rather than be outside without parental supervision.

Doctors and nutritionists recommend that most overweight children should be encouraged to lose weight through long lasting positive lifestyle changes in eating habits and activity, rather than be put on a weight-loss diet. It is better that children begin to moderate unhealthy choices, eat smaller portion sizes, and begin moderate exercise three to four days a week for thirty to forty five minutes, building on this over a longer period rather than staging a crash course diet.

The main parenting strategies aim to encourage children to gradually change their (1) eating habits towards well-balanced, healthy, varieties of freshly cooked and nutritious foods, with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, and introducing more healthy recipes and nutritious lunch box ideas; (2) become more active , and (3) monitor their own progress and weight loss - until they are able to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. It is often easier to facilitate a change in habits for children compared to adults. Importantly, parents need to talk to their ids and provide healthy choices at home, and healthy lunch box offerings for school.

For parents needing support, internet Parent 's Forums and Parenting Blogs offer support and community exchange of ideas and tips to help address issues relating to childhood obesity. Other advice includes getting kids involved in shopping and meal preparation to help teach them better nutrition and food choice, and assigning chores as another way to get kids up and active.

Avoid stocking high-fat, high-sugar snack in home, provide fruit and healthy alternatives like fat free pretzels and popcorn. Dilute fruit juice and avoid soft drinks, water is always best. Try to make good choices when going out for dinner, and avoid using food as a reward/comfort. Instead, give kids the attention they deserve by listening, providing encouraging words and hugs and treating the family out to the cinema or local bowling alley to celebrate small successes.

Physical inactivity includes pastimes such as watching TV or playing computer games, should be reduced to no more than two hours a day. Gradual increase in physical activity, such as walking, bike riding, swimming, dancing and ball sports is suggested three to four times a week to begin. Importantly, remember the time you spend together as a family being active is also a great way to reconnect and bond and should be a fun experience for all new fitness plan can mean a whole lot more than simply losing weight.

Mark Goeder-tarant
http://www.articlesbase.com/fitness-articles/abc-guide-to-avoiding-childhood-obesity-118861.html