Compare and Contrast Low Carbohydrate Diets and Low Fat Diets
The two most popular methods to lose weight are the low carbohydrate
diets and the low fat diets. Both are in complete contrast when it comes
to each diet’s food choices, the low carbohydrate diet which completely
breaks the food pyramid limits a person to eating foods that are high in
carbohydrates, such as bread, pasta and rice, while on the other hand,
the low fat diet which follow the food pyramid limits a person to eat
foods that are high in fat like meat, milk, and bean groups. Although
each diet may sound very different from one another, they also share
similarities. Both the low carbohydrate diet and the low fat diet claim
that each is a good tool for weight loss. Even though their process in
achieving weight loss and good health are in complete contrast;
researchers found that each of the diets accomplish the same results.
Starting with each diet’s idea, low fat diets state that fat is
bad for the body they also address that not all fats are dangerous. Low
fat dieters actually admit that some fats are needed to stay healthy. The
low fat diet does not restrict a person from foods that contain fat. In
an online article Choose a Diet low in Fat, Saturated Fat and
Cholesterol, it was stated that “Fats supply energy and essential fatty
acids and promote absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K”.
In contrast with the “good fat”, there is also a negative, which is
the “bad fat”. Saturated fat, which is considered the “bad fat”, has been
linked to high cholesterol and heart disease. It is mostly found in milk
and other milk products. Therefore, the low fat diet encourages its
participants to reduce saturated fat for it is the main cause of high
cholesterol level.
On the other hand, even though low carbohydrate diets do not state that
carbohydrates are bad; they do state that it causes weight gain; this
idea gives most Americans that it is bad because it causes a person to
gain weight. When a person eats foods that are high in carbohydrates the
body produces more insulin, which causes the body to quickly change food
into body fat. This is why the low carbohydrate diets like the Atkins
diet restricts a person to eat very small amount of food that contains
Comparing the South Beach Diet and Food Pyramid Recommendations Recently, new ideas for diet and weight loss, such as the South Beach low carbohydrate diet, have been replacing the previously chosen ideas, particularly, the Food Pyramid. Both eating patterns recommend consuming larger quantities of some food groups than others, although which groups varies between the diets. The former emphasis on diet and exercise is also beginning to shift with the new diet choices.
While growing up we learn that the best way to stay healthy and look great is through proper dieting and regular exercise. As we get older and feel the pressure of obtaining perfect looks, the sensationalism of fad dieting can seem like a dream come true. With the desire of a tiny waist plaguing America, it can be difficult to decide between healthy dieting an exercise, or extreme fad diets promising fast results. When choosing which method will work best for you can be stressful, it is important to think about what is really best for your body. Each form of dieting has different long term results, can affect your overall health, and can have an effect on the rest of your appearance.
One of the most important parts of any persuasive essay is the counterclaim. This is where the author states the opposing side’s opinion, and then states why their opinions are wrong. In the article “The Skinny on Low-Fat Diets”, the author talks about the why some people continue to follow the low-fat diet, and why they think it works. It is not only important that the author includes this in his article, but it is mandatory. The counterclaim is what really pushes the article that extra mile to persuade the reader.
The girl once in high school struggling with her weight has now learned the value of a low carb diet and what it can do for her body and her health. “The low carb diet was most beneficial for lowering triglycerides, which are the main fat- carrying particle in the bloodstream” (The Nutrition Source). Therefore, targeting the fats in one’s body is one of the most important aspects of the low carb diet. If one can lower the triglycerides in their system this will guarantee that the diet has more of a chance of working correctly ensuring weight loss. When trying to accomplish this task The Nutrition Source suggests that it is good to try to include some fruits, vegetables, and whole grains essential vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. Although some might be quick to analyze the access of ease to this diet, it is easily attainable if one has a plan set up to how they will go about starting a low carb
Reimbursement policies prevent the total integration of telemedicine into health care practice (Prinz, 2008). Today, there is no overall telemedicine reimbursement policy in the federal health care system (HRSA, 2011 & OAT, 2003). As a result, reimbursement for telecare has been limited and somewhat haphazard. It’s up to each state to specify what telemedicine services, if any, are eligible for Medicaid reimbursement (HRSA, 2011 & OAT, 2003).
“Telemedicine is the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications to improve a patient’s clinical health status” (American Telemedicine Association, 2013). Telemedicine is the use of technology such as email, mobile devices, and computers to communicate health information (Mayoclinic.com, 2014). Telemedicine has enabled the use of communication technologies by healthcare professionals for the evaluation, diagnose, and the treatment of patients in rural areas (GlobalMed.com, 2014). Telemedicine is used in a variety of health care services like primary care, patients monitoring, health information sharing, health education (America Telemedicine Association, 2013). These services are delivered using various mechanisms such as video conferencing, personal health apps, e-visits (Mayoclinic.com, 2014). These technologies have been proven to increase access, to be cost efficient, to improve quality, and intensify patients’ satisfaction according to the America Telemedicine Association.
The technical issues that need to be addressed are fairly straightforward and deal largely with the set-up and maintenance of a telemedicine clinic. A clear understanding of the stakeholders in such a program is required along with a delineation of services that will initially be provided by the telemedicine clinics. As we have mentioned, we believe starting off with neurology, dermatology, and rheumatology clinics in three rural offices is the best way to start the telemedicine initiative. It of course follows that hardware that meets both communication and privacy standards will need to be acquired along with personnel hiring and training.
Moving into the future projections for augmented reality usage in the mobile market is expected to increase in fact, “Mobile analyst Tomi Ahonen expects AR to be adopted by a billion users by 2020. Intel is betting that AR will be big.”
Augmented Reality (AR) is a real time direct or indirect view of the physical real world that is enhanced or augmented with computer generated information. AR is both interactive and registered in 3D, combining real and virtual objects. AR enhances a user’s perception of the real world and the way they interact with it. The augmented Reality’s main purpose is simplifying the user’s life, by bringing virtual information to their immediate surroundings through an indirect view of the real-world environment. Although augmented reality is like Virtual reality (VR), AR is an enhanced view of the real world, where VR is a pure virtual environment.
The Atkins diet is one of the most popular fad diets. Carbohydrates play an important role in the Atkins diet. This diet is based on keeping the carbohydrate level controlled, with a process known as ketosis (Akins par. 3). Because carbohydrates are the body’s primary energy source, keeping this level to a minimum causes the body to get energy from a different source. In the place of carbohydrates, stored body fat is burned. Carbohydrates also participate in insulin creation. Insulin is what turns the extra carbohydrates into fat. Therefore, if the body is getting fewer carbohydrates that means less insulin is being created. If less insulin is being created, then less fat is being produced resulting in weight-loss (Atkins par. 5). The Atkins diet is also a 4-phase diet. The first phase of this diet is known as the induction phase. This specific phase lasts for a minimum of two weeks. Along with this phase comes a twenty gram limit of carbohydrates, and no more. During this stage, the dieter is not allowed to eat any breads, starchy vegetables, grains, or fruits (Atkins par. 4). During this phase is when the process of ketosis takes place. Phase two of this diet is called the Ongoing Weight Loss phase. This phase consists of adding mo...
The internet has been one of the most influential technological advancements of the twenty-first century. It is in millions of homes, schools, and workplaces. The internet offers not only a way of communicating with people around the world, but also a link to information, shopping, chatting, searching, and maps. This freedom to be anyone and to "go" anywhere right from the comfort of home has become a cherished item. However, there is always a down side to every up. Because of the freedom to post anything and access anything on the internet, the issue of regulation has arisen; for example, what should and should not be allowed on the internet? Who has the right to regulate this space that we cherish for its freedom?
In the past the technology needed for Augmented Reality has always been its biggest limitation, however in recent years with the growth of technology, augmented reality has began to emerge and trickle into the military as well as industrial, educational and entertainment sectors.
Augmented Reality (AR)/Virtual Reality (VR) . AR is generally used to refer to a live, real world environment, augmented with additional video and/or data. Since the success of Pokémon Go, an AR game where computer-generated characters appear on a mobile device screen as if they’re in the real world, exploded with over 100 million downloads, Hollywood has been exploring the technology's potential for storytelling. But AR could soon move beyond a phone, since headsets, glasses and even contact lenses with AR capabilities are in development. Many are exploring the potential to offer new types of immersive, interactive stories or games -- imagine taking elements of the Star Wars universe
Despite existing laws and privacy enhancing technological methods, the US is progressively taking full advantage of its dominant position not just as the home of companies like Facebook, Google and Twitter but also acknowledging jurisdiction on all websites registered in the US. Therefore, countries such Brazil, Iran, Russia, India and China “are now challenging United States hegemony of the Internet and even calling for the creation of a new governing body to oversee Internet policy” (Brooke, 2012, p.245).
Juniper Research has concluded that there will be a rapid progression which will be consistent for smartphones that will be capable of handling augmented reality applications. Total Immersion, which is one of the AR solution inventor, expressed their views on this and were very positive about augmented reality in becoming an integral part on mobile devices (Total Immersion, 2011).