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Background: Photosynthesis is the process by which photoautotrophs convert photons of kinetic light energy into potential chemical energy (food) by synthesizing glucose from water and carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen as a waste product. Sunlight radiation travels in waves but acts like particles of energy called photons. During photosynthesis, these photons are harvested to produce chemical energy in the form of carbohydrates. Autotrophs are “self-feeder” organisms that make their own…

Opening the doors with a sudden breeze, automatically inhaling the smell of rubber, glancing to the left a large bulky man tells me to come over asking numerous of personal questions. Measuring my weight and BMI, I was over-weight. Coming home finding a book called Skinny Bitch by Kim Barnouin, reading cover to cover I found the answer to my weight problems, the word vegetarian popped out immediately. Researching online finding a YouTuber named Freelee the Banana Girl, explaining in each of her…

Jasmine’s reason for becoming vegan is animal welfare. She believes that animals should be treated humanely, such as not putting animals (like cows and sheep) onto trucks without feeding them for long periods of time, only to be sent to the meat works. Jasmine will need to stay strong and stick to her beliefs as people may test her beliefs or call her names such as weird or odd because of her beliefs. She could explain her beliefs to people to help them understand her viewpoint and to educate…

Forming my own opinions was one of the most challenging jobs for a younger me. I figured it would be easier on me of I just listened to other people’s judgments and based my life off of them. I watched the same shows as the kids whose rulings mattered, I listened to the same music as all the prominent kids, I even judged people I had never met before based on the assumptions of other people. I now hate shows that require audience participation even though they cannot hear or see you, but because…

Calculating Optimal Body Weight Using BMI And Hamwi Method Calculates weight using the BMI formula and Hamwi method. Analyzes results according to the BMI scale and Hamwi scale. Weight calculated by the Hamwi method is calculated by allowing 100 pounds for the first 5 ft of height and then adding 5 pounds for each additional inch of height. My result would be 100 and 20. Using the BMI method is weight in pounds divided by height in inches squared multiplied by 703. My BMI is 21.79 According to…

Pulmonary embolism What is pulmonary embolism? Pulmonary embolism is the medical term for a blood clot that travels to the pulmonary artery. The condition usually causes the sudden onset of chest pain and difficulty breathing. It can also cause you to cough up blood. Pulmonary embolism is a leading cause of death in the United states. Due to the importance of this condition, it is critical that patients understand its causes, symptoms, and treatment. By the end of this article, you will have…

activity are indicated in the treatment of the disease. Zandu or marigold has antioxidant activity. 5-10 ml of the juice of fresh petals, once a day is recommended for internal use. It should be continued for six months. Fresh leafy vegetables like spinach and carrots should be consumed. Stye or Anjana-namika (External…

Further Reading for Facilitators The 3 Food Groups There are several ways of understanding food and nutrients. It is difficult for children to understand about nutrients which they cannot touch or see. Instead, it is better to talk to them in the language of foods that they see and eat. The 3 food group concept used here is simple and easy for children to understand. Energy giving foods are carbohydrates and fats. Using whole grain cereals (flour without sieving) instead of using refined flour…

1. The Silk Road came into being partially due to the Parthians, Chinese General Zhang Jian, and trade with the nomads. The Parthians were a dynasty established by a nomadic leader in order to avoid the Seleucid kings’ control after Alexander the Great’s empire. It helped establish the Silk Road because it was located at the threshold of Central Asia and it shared customs and traded with nomads to the east. In 228 B.C.E., Emperor Wu of the Han dynasty sent general Zhang Jian across Inner Asia to…

Background Information Singapore is currently undergoing the setback of a rapidly ageing population. Invariably, the older generation aspires to age gracefully and successfully but, the truth is that only some are able to enjoy good health. Many suffer from incidents of acute exacerbation that requires hospitalization, followed by long episodes of recovery and rehabilitation for functional restoration. The geriatric care services in Singapore are wide and readily available, ensuring the…