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I found the information for my project from reliable sources on the internet and from my high school chemistry teacher. This project is the results of months of research and a basic understanding of the science of body fat. I am only a high school student and not a professional nor an expert on this subject, but I strongly believe that I presented accurate facts about how fat occurs during weight gain and loss and the different types of fats that exist. There are a lot of misconceptions about…

I started my journey in health and fitness at a young age. I was always one of those kids who just could not sit still - so I was into everything, climbing trees, riding bikes, swimming, sports, you name it I was into it. However my discipline to this way of life came when I discovered basketball, it was when I was about 13/14 and shot up to practically the height I am now, so my teachers said why don't you try and develop your skills as a basketball player as I was taller than most of my…

Forests cover a third of all land on Earth, providing vital organic infrastructure for some of the planet's densest, most diverse collections of life. They support countless species as well as 1.6 billion human livelihoods, yet humans are also responsible for 32 million acres of deforestation every year. Why are forests so important?? 1. They help us breathe Forests pump out the oxygen we need to live and absorb the carbon dioxide we exhale (or emit). Just one adult leafy tree can produce as…

Canova’s seminal Theseus and the Minotaur broke the boundary between Baroque and Neoclassical, presenting a classical subject matter in a calm setting with attention to detail. Often hailed as one of the best examples of the classical style, Canova’s sculpture helped pave the way for Neoclassical sculpture as a whole. Influenced by his hometown of Venice and the public negative sentiment towards the Ottoman Empire, the choice of the Greek myth was deliberate, displaying both the social trends of…

The bond between a father and his son is a relationship that is blind to any race or culture. The importance and power of said relationship is tremendous, but a bond so strong must be maintained with participation from both parties. In the case of Amir and Baba, two men that should be confidants struggle to find their connection. Since Amir’s childhood, Baba has always struggled to understand why his son’s interests never agreed with his own. To make matters worse, Amir feels an innate sense of…

yourself is not healthy, but you can always eat smaller portions. From my standpoint, anyone who is in my dilemma and wants to eat well should start off by cutting out the fatty foods and oils and work towards baked or raw foods. Examples such as: walnuts, peanuts, baked chicken, and baked fish are good to try. I would also recommend plenty of water to help hydrate your body and lower your food intake. I will continue to do this again because I know I can do it if I really put my mind to it.…

Entry 1: Child Curiosity and naiveness Curiosity and naivety had a huge impact at the beginning of the book, in order to develop the plot later on. When Richard is first introduced in the book, he is enthralled by the glowing and scorching ember in the fireplace. Then, he throws a batch of straws in the fireplace to watch it burn. He is amazed by the debris and the white smoke from the burning straws and decides to innovate more intriguing ways to burn more straws. “Now I was wondering just…

Celia, A Slave By Melton A McLaurin Critiqued In the Introduction McLaurin uses court records, correspondences and newspaper accounts to share Celia’s story. His argument is “The lives of lesser historical figures better illustrate certain aspects of the major issue of a particular period” (such the morality of slavery) than to the lives of those who through significant achievements achieve national prominence.” Introduction xi In chapter one Beginning McLaurin uses the eighteenth federal…

Ever since I was in third grade, I have always aspired to be a doctor. Even though I was young and did not yet understand the many different branches that appeared under the title of being a doctor, I knew that I wanted to grow up and help others in this way. When the time came to take the Interest Profiler test towards what career would best fit my personality, a long list of medical professions came up, many of which I had never heard of before. At the top of the list stood the occupation of…

Audience Statement There are so many diet choices around the world but many people in the United States choose to go on diets that a celebrity recommends them to try to lose weight and maintain their health. It’s almost like a fashion trend. “Well, someone famous is doing so I should do the same!” One type of diet stuck out to me the most: veganism. Many people are curious about what a vegan diet pertains to as well as the health benefits that a plant-based diet proffers. Veganism is also met…