Reflection:
For this project, I decided to focus on topics related to the overall health of our students, not nutrition specifically, but other factors as well that may or may not affect their well-being. While brainstorming about the direction I should to go with this project, perused articles about health and nutrition. I remained open about topics and didn’t really take a specific path until I began to see a theme in the articles that appealed to me. The articles that piqued my interest were on issues/topics that I wanted to know more about. Topics included: vaping vs. smoking, quantity of sleep vs. quality, water intoxication, caffeine in food products, and the immediate effects of fast food. All of these health issues concern our kids
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Are vapes truly safe to use? And are they safer than traditional cigarettes? Should we encourage kids to vape in an effort to get them to quit smoking? During our unit on cellular respiration, my co-teacher and I decided to put together an activity in which the students researched the issue of vaping and how it relates to respiration. The students posted their research on Popplet to share with the class and then developed a video in which they had to convince a friend not to take up smoking or vaping with support from their research. The kids were really excited about this activity and the engagement level of the class was great. Since, no negative long term data exist on vaping; it was interesting that all of the students tried to convince their friends not to vape, often stating that the only substance that belongs in our lungs is pure air. I was really impressed by …show more content…
Water, of course is essential to maintaining good health, but how much should we consume on a daily basis? Water is a huge issue in all of my classes. Students seem to be handcuffed to their water bottles all day long, and become absolutely distraught if you ask them to give it up. Do our kids really need to drink this much water? Recently, I asked a sports trainer to come into our classroom to speak about fitness. Every few minutes or so he would pick up his gallon size jug of water (no exaggeration) and take a gulp. He carried the jug with him and claimed that he drank one gallon of water every day! New research indicates that consuming eight glasses of water daily isn’t necessary, let alone one gallon. Studies show that instead of forcing water, use your thirst level as an indicator for consumption. The body knows what it needs!
Caffeine is another health issue that’s of growing concern. Food companies are adding caffeine to more food products than ever before. Kids aren’t eating breakfast; instead they rely on coffee, energy drinks and soda to keep them alert and focused during school. My students bring coffee to homeroom on a daily basis and I can’t help but wonder what the consequences will be in their future. Do we really need caffeine in our waffles or maple syrup? What happened to kids getting energy from eating the proper foods and getting enough sleep on a daily
We can see vapor cigarettes everywhere these days, even becoming a media spotlight. They are advertised in many ways, from an alternative to smoking to a miracle product that has the ability to cure the habit forever. However, the only problem with these claims is that not all of them might be accurate, as far as critics are concerned. To get a good insight on this matter, let us take a look at its pros and cons.
Advice on the Risks of Nicotine Replacement Therapies for Smoking Cessation (e-cigarettes gum and patches) Are e-cigarettes better than other conventional therapies?
Have you ever wondered what happens when you inhale the liquid from a vape? Many people that vape think it's a better alternative than smoking and actual cigarette, or they think it's safer than cigarettes. Vaping actually has many dangers that come with it, like it can cause the body to become weaker in fighting infections, scar the lungs, or can blow up in your face. And though it might be way safer than real cigarettes, there are many things in those vapes that can cause health dangers in the body. Though it's still early in the vape life, many researches have been done to prove of these dangerous things that can cause harm to the inside and outside of the body.
Several people rely on caffeine to wake them up or give them a boost of energy when they feel down. Acting as a stimulant, caffeine not only improves concentration and focus, but also stops fatigue (Staff 1). Considered the most commonly used psychoactive drug in the world, approximately 90 percent of adults consume it daily (“MedicineNet.com” 1). But do caffeine buyers really stop to evaluate the possinle harmful effects on their body? Health scares similar to this are not recent. In fact, they have been going on for over 100 years. In 1911, the US Government sued the Coca-Cola company for making their drinks hazardous to other’s health (Lovett 2). Although the Coca-Cola company won, it proves that people worry about what they put into their bodies, even if it does help them stay up to finish their homework. Not everybody will experience the same effects from caffeine. Some people seem more sensitive to caffeine than others (Staff 1). While some will express unwanted effects after only one cup of coffee or tea, others will not notice these same effects until after maybe four or five cups. Although caffeine does include benefits, many downfalls exemplify the stimulant as well. Drinking even small amounts of caffeine daily develops harmful effects on most people’s body and health.
Watch out teens and adults vaping really isn't good for you. Many people vape but they have found the new generation of vapers are getting bigger and bigger as a population. Many people will argue that vaping is better for you but the truth is is it really or do they just say that to make them self feel better. There are many questions that loved ones of former smokers or parents of young ones that are worried about what these vapes really are. Vapes have some advantages but are they really advantages when you have the choice to completely stop smoking or even vaping. Research has found that there are coughs, juice and dripping are all dangerous and you guys are all wondering what it could be? People wonder what this cough is.
Vaping provides smokers with the same satisfaction just like smoking. Over the years, vaping kits have significantly improved, which makes it easier for smokers to switch. However, vaping is a learning process for beginners. This guide will give you all the things you need to know to begin vaping.
...e will not be a positive one with the children being the ones that suffer. Wellness is a very important part of teaching. If everyone works collectively in communication and role modeling concerning wellness, the outcome will speak for itself with successful children living enriched lives.
Many actions have been taken on vaping and cigarettes, such as only allowing people over or at the age of eighteen to buy the product and putting warning labels on products. The serious issue is there needs to be action applied to the fact that these products can kill a human being. There is a wide variety of policies trying to be passed for vaping and cigarettes. A vaping regulation is trying to pass making all vape companies to carry products similar to products back when vaping firs started. This could cause the vaping market crash, making people lose money, and most important jobs. Some actions should be taken on tobacco products because of the risk of getting cancer in it is high.
To prevent any branch of the government from gaining concentrated power, the framers of the Constitution designed the system of separated institutions. Since the time of Huey Long, the ability of the system to guard against such concentrations of power has evolved and improved, but this system is still insufficient to guard against the dangers of the concentration of political authority or the seizure of unencumbered political power by populist demagogues. The constitutional system of separated institutions refers to the constitutional checks and balances by dividing the both the United States federal government and state governments into three branches: the legislative branch, the executive branch, and the judicial branch. The legislative
Lately, the trend is that nearly everyone carries a water bottle with them and sips all day long. But what does water really do for the body? Is it essential that people gulp down the prescribed “eight glasses of water a day” for optimal health and performance? A growing body of information now points to evidence that water is beneficial to your health.
As the vast majority of Americans are addicted to caffeine, studies show that the effects during post-consumption, can be positive or negative depending on the amount and frequency of caffeine intake. As the demand for caffeine has increased, the caffeine industry has increased its amount of marketing and establishments to help aid this demand. Caffeine addiction can lead to serious health detriments and physiological detriments. It is evident that the primary reason for consumption of caffeinated beverages is due to positive effects, such as alertness. The media has an abundance of marketing to continue to illustrate this main effect. The media fails to project the negative effects of excessive caffeine intake. This literature review will illustrate how excessive caffeine consumption can be detrimental to one’s life, and how problematic caffeine use derives from conditioning by the caffeine industries.
The following study will examine and provide research methods, results and conclusions about college students who consume caffeine, energy drinks, alcohol or both to get an energy boost for one reason or another. Coffee, which used to be the highlight of boosting energy and staying up late nights to complete homework assignments or study, has taken a fall in the 20th century. The study will also point out the effects of the energy drinks and alcohol and the harm and health concerns that contribute to the students behaviors when consumed. The first study examines energy drinks and alcohol among college students and the fact that more students are consuming the product. The study is a web-based questionnaire.
Millions of Americans begin each day by consuming the most widely used drug in the United States: Caffeine. Over 90% of United States adults consume caffeinated food or beverages on a daily basis and over 50% take more than the recommended amount. Our innocent daily ritual can turn into an addiction for some because many do not realize that caffeine is even a drug let alone the effects it can have on their bodies. Its use it becoming more and more prominent in our society. It’s not uncommon to walk outside and see a Starbucks or coffee shop on each corner. Innovative foods are coming out infused with coffee, and energy drinks are being pushed at every angle. Caffeine to many is a necessity to wake up in the morning and for others to stay up all night. This is dangerous because people are not only becoming more and more dependent on coffee drinks and energy drinks but they are beginning to ingest more of it each day and are now mixing it with other drugs that can be life threatening. Proper knowledge is important when taking any drug including one that the FDA considers to be a safe multi-purpose food substance and education is the key.
One of the newest trends in America is an alternative to smoking called “Vaping”. There are many advocacy groups that are currently petitioning and fighting legislature that would make this new trend illegal. Many claims have been made stating that vaping is more dangerous than smoking traditional big brand tobacco. There are also arguments that there have not been enough studies to prove that vaping is less harmful than conventional smoking methods, which is not the case however. Vaping has been around since the early 1960s and has proven to be healthier than its tobacco cousin, the cigarette. Currently the United States Government is trying to pass a law that would ban the production, distribution, and sale of many vape products. This ban would make it so the big brand tobacco companies would once again be the number one source for nicotine. I strongly believe that vaping is a safe alternative method to smoking that will reduce many medical risks and diseases associated
Everyone knows that cigarettes are horrible for your health and increase your risks of cancer. Not too long ago there was a big advertisement for e-cigarettes also known as vaping. It was advertised to be a healthier alternative and comparable to a nicotine patch to help you quit smoking. Many people began to question this new form of smoking and if it was really a safer alternative. Even though vaping is a safer alternative than smoking, vaping is not harmless because you are still getting nicotine, inhaling poison and risking a weaker immune system.