Spina bifida

However, the child was prone to growing up in bad conditions and possible disabilities and paralyzed from her waist down with a spina bifida. At the end of the story, a doctor discovered that everything was a false alarm Natalie. As we read what the narrator had to go through, we see a sense of openness, bonding, acceptance, and vulnerability as a woman and as a mother. The struggle…

Brussels sprouts: Nutritional facts and health benefits Brussels sprouts are leafy green small buds resembling a cabbage, but in a miniature form. They are full of nutrition. They are rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, antioxidants, and dietary fibres. Brussels come from the Brassica family, along with cabbage, broccoli, kale, and collard greens. Brussels sprouts are winter crops growing well under light frosting and cool weather. Their height can be about as tall as 90 cm and being about 1…

Parents should be careful not to become under nutrient or overnutrition and follow the recommended daily intake. Mothers that are malnutrition put their fetus at danger for brain abnormalities, organ difficulties, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, spina bifida, premature birth, a stunt in growth and even death. Malnutrition is greatest in individuals surviving in…

which comes from reserves in the mother's skeleton. Adequate vitamin D resources are needed to absorb calcium from the diet, and it has been shown that deficiencies of vitamin D and calcium increase the likelihood of various birth defects such as spina bifida and rickets. Natural selection has led to females with lighter skin than males in all indigenous populations because women must get enough vitamin D and calcium to support the development of fetus and nursing infant and to maintain their…

1.1 Define the terms: Biological and Environmental Reference- www.mycourse.west-cheshire.ac.uk. Text book- Penny Tassoni. Children may require additional support due to medical condition or disability. Children’s additional support needs can be divided into biological factors and environmental factors. Biological- Biological refers to the range of ways that nature affects children’s development. Factors that are present at birth or present later are termed biological. It incorporates senses, for…

The Vietnam War continues to have lasting impacts even though the war ended more than forty-three years ago. The herbicides used during the Vietnam War can still be found in high traces in some places in Vietnam. The environmental impacts caused by Agent Orange and other herbicides than lead to many deadly illnesses for soldiers and local natives. The used of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War has effects millions of people and it will affect many more in the years to come. Clearly, herbicides…

A Vietnamese farmer and his family had 500 acres of land used for crops, and this land has been in the family for generations. One day it all changed, all the land became useless and frail, and the family risked starvation and poverty. What happened? The answer was simple, Agent Orange. During the Vietnam War, new chemicals called defoliants were being used as a tactic for military purposes. One of the most common defoliants used was called Agent Orange. These defoliants were used as harmful…

Abortion is legal in the United States by decision of the Supreme Court in Roe v. Wade since 1973, but that still does not make it moral or ethical. The Supreme Court determined abortion to be a “fundamental right” during the first trimester of pregnancy (Abortion). According to the Court, the states can only regulate abortion in the second and third trimesters and when it is related to maternal health. Also, the fetus life can be protected starting in the third trimester (McBride). The amount…

For the dietary analysis, I was surprised to learn how much of a deficit there was between the recommended amount of calories to maintain my current weight and how many calories I actually consumed. Both days I was not even close to hitting 2,000 calories, which is a relief and a concern at the same time. By that, I mean I was relieved to know that I did not eat excess calories, but am concerned that I’m not eating enough. I was also surprised to see how much of everything (dairy, grains, etc.)…

The political advertisement, “Grace,” created by Priorities USA, is a pro-Clinton advertisement that features a disabled child. The video includes Donald Trump mocking a disabled reporter, and what the disabled child’s parents have to say on the incident. I chose to focus on this advertisement, because while watching it, I thought of questions such as “Why are the parents speaking for the child?” and “What kind of reaction were they trying to evoke by using the child?” I will be focusing on how…