Maternal health

necessity in maintaining Airmen health and fitness levels, the arguments against waist measurement, and countermeasures proving the inherent need of waist measurements. 2. The body composition component of the USAF Fitness Test amounts to 20 percent of the overall composite score and is made up of the measurement of the abdominal circumference.1 The waist circumference measurement, along with all other components of the Fitness Test, were developed to maintain a level of health that will…

In this week’s chapter of Glittering Vices Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung gives an acronym for five forms of gluttony, F.R.E.S.H. This acronym stands for “eating fastidiously, ravenously, excessively, sumptuously, [and] hastily” (DeYoung, 141). I find that each of these different types of gluttonous activities have varying degrees of sinfulness. Therefore, in the following paragraphs, I will explain why I rank the forms in the following order from least to most sinful: fastidiously, hastily,…

Diet sodas along with every other soda are harmfully to your body. Diet sodas are not a health alternative for a good old fashion coke but instead diet sodas can damage your body even more such as your bone structure and most impotently make a person gain weight. Many people perceive that diet soda is a great alternative to drinking when actuality it worst because most people tent to indulge in most healthy tasty thing. This is bad because in order to get diet to taste like regular they have to…

I found this Yakudoshi party fun and very informative celebration (not to mention the great meal my wife and I had). I had an idea of the different types or the variety of food the Japanese culture has to offer, however, I think the most valuable lessons here were learning about the culture. I was fortunate enough to hear how the older generation and the younger generation view the practice of Yakudoshi, compare their views on food, hear and learn about some Japanese etiquettes (especially in…

Summary In the article written by, Aviva Braun, “5 Ways to Prevent Body Image Issues.” Braun mentions in the article that if mother’s express disgust towards their body image in front of their children, they begin to mimic the same behavior. If this is the behavior mothers show their children, they will carry that behavior for the rest of their life. Braun gives 5 tips to prevent such a behavior towards their kids, which are model a positive body image, discuss “sometimes” vs. “always” foods,…

Hello Mr.McArthur, during March Break I will not be going out of the city and because of this I will have more money to do things here :) . Hopefully it will get a little warmer so I can go biking and swimming and go outside on my skateboard , it is pink and magical and I hope for it to stop raining because the rain makes me sad. I will also go to “Zootopia” because it looks very funny but I do not know everything about it . I also take breaks like winter break and summer break and march break…

Hammocks for Hope: The purpose of this partnership is to help individuals experiencing poverty develop a sense of self-worth while also learning a trade. As The Hope Center, we are called to take charge within the city of Wilmington, not relying on city, state or federal government, to feed, house, or hire children of God. We feel that it’s our responsibility to lead the charge and show the love of Christ through real and tangible ways. Tucker Kelly and Brandon Pitzen from Hammocks for Hope…

With over 12 million children classified with weight issues, associate health risks later in life can significantly affect their quality of life as well as implication on the healthcare system. Quality of a child's life can be in jeopardy here. An obese child can't play the same way or participate in sports of his/her liking…

If you ever got sick would you rather take a Poop pill or a Cockroach pill? Your stomach would turn and you would think no way neither is tasteful, but they both can benefit you. Worst case scenario you have to choose one, what would you choose? Have you ever thought a Cockroach pill would cure you? How would a Cockroach pill cure you? What is found in the Cockroach pills? Would you risk your life or take the pills? Have you ever thought a Cockroach pill would cure you? Yes, this is disgusting…

Eating the right foods for your heart will lower your risk of heart disease, decrease your blood pressure and improve your cholesterol levels. Unfortunately, over 600,000 people die each year in the United States from heart disease. Eating right is a simple and effective way to keep your heart healthy. Try incorporating these heart healthy foods into your diet and lower your risk of heart disease. Salmon Salmon have a high amount of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to lower the risk…