Environmental health

the morality of “saving our planet” fail to realize how bottled water actually helps those in need. The state of Minnesota’s Department of Health online suggests the use of bottled water in emergencies and camping trips (when safe water is not available). This may not seem like much but the importance of bottled water goes farther still. “Some people have a health condition that requires that they have lower levels of some substances, such as sodium. In such an instance, bottled water that has…

Overview of Border 2020 The Border 2020 project will effectively improve air quality, provide clean, safe drinking water to residents, reduce waste, and prepare both the U.S and Mexico for environmental response, and stewardship. The Border 2020 project was created under the La Paz (The Peace) agreement in 1983 . Building off the border 2012 project, the latest edition will break into a two year plan, conquering each goal. The E.P.A and SEMARNAT, as well as other local governments, encourage…

of vegetables as a substitute of nutrient from meat. This book also talk about the plant-based diet which can helps to improve or reduce several health issue like obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer and etc. Most of the nutrients we can actually get from the nuts, seeds, grain, vegetables and fruits. People who want to maintain a good health of being a vegans or vegetarians can read this book in order or get more idea and…

Understanding important concepts and definition Northeast Emergency Food program (NEFP): The Northeast Emergency Food Program (NEFP) is a vital part of the community ministry network of the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO). They meet the urgent food need of the north and northeast Portland neighbors, primarily people living in east Portland. However, they don’t have any geographic boundaries, meaning that they are helping people from all over the world. Each month, they provide services…

a passing interest in health and nutrition. I can still see in my mind the book’s drawings of teeth and bones, d I remember being fascinated with how much was going on beneath the surface, so to speak. This continued through high school. I remember a project where students learned how the breathalyser was used to measure blood alcohol levels and we learned how one body system interacted with another. But it was not until much later that I even considered a career in a health-related field. I…

when the energy intake exceeds the energy spent by children. Genetic factors also play a role in childhood obesity, but it is not the only factor to looked when trying to determine what causes obesity in children. Different outside factors like environmental factors, lifestyle preferences, and cultural conditions are also reasons for the rise in childhood obesity. The following are being considered as factors as well: Behavioral and social…

Introduction The article I chose for Essay two talks about president elect Donald J. Trump nomination decision for the Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A). Trump chose Scott Pruitt, who is currently the attorney general for Oklahoma, as head of the EPA. The article states that this decision can have a negative effect in the environment, due to the fact that Pruitt supports the fossil fuel industry. The article also states how Pruitt has constantly shown his support against President Obamas…

1. Environmental factors can contribute to obesity in the US, because of the economic situation in these communities such as poverty. The concept that these areas lack fresh and clean foods for their citizens. Furthermore, they may not have the resources, such as fresh markets, or healthy restaurants, to be able to live a healthier lifestyle, but instead corner stores and fast food places are offered their communities. Also, they may not be able to afford fresh food or be able to continue eating…

The film “Consumed” by Daryl Wein portrays a story in which people in Marin Country can relate to a mother becomes desperate when her young son begins to develop serious medical mysterious symptoms; in where it's believed the child has developed a deadly flu. Yet, the actual cause of the child’s mysterious symptoms turns out to be GMO allergens, the mother becomes frighten when her son is constantly found unconscious in a pile of vomit. The film is a great description of the struggles that many…

Acid rain is found all over the world as a result of the release of chemicals from burned fossil fuels, which has sources from nature and human-made. These chemicals are blamed for the causing environmental deterioration and detrimental effects to human health. The Environmental Protection Agency has enacted laws and regulations to prevent and reduce the effects of acid rain including the Clean Air Act of 1990 and the Acid Rain Program. Other technologies and initiatives have been created to…