"Like opium, morphine, and heroin, sugar is an addictive, destructive drug yet Americans consume it daily in everything from cigarettes to bread" (Dufty back cover). ... Evidence in humans indicates that sugar can stimulate the reward and craving centers of the brain that are analogous in degree to those stimulated by addictive drugs (Ahmed et al). On the whole, research has shown that sugar and sweet reward can not only substitute for addictive drugs but can even be more rewarding and appealing than drugs such as cocaine, and the neural substrates of sugar and sweet reward at the n...

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Along with reducing the amount of diseases, scientists are encouraging herbicide tolerant crops as an alternative to control weeds without using chemicals. ... Since crops are inserted with genes to delay ripening and last longer, the Food and Drug Administration regulates policies for the biotechnology products. The United States Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the government departments within states are all responsible for regulating and approving genetically modified crops that are used in food production. Before a g...

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Also about 90 to 95% of people with type two diabetes are non insulin dependent they can control they"re diabetes by watching there weight, actively exercising and eating a balanced diet. ... According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention between 12,000 and 24,000 people become blind because of the disease. ... Eating right or meal plan known as dieting eating a healthy diet may help you control your diabetes and without healthy eating your medication won't work efficiently. ... Monitoring your blood sugars this is the single most important factory in managing type 2 diab...

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Following are the most common factors that are linked to type 1 diabetes which include: genetics, antibodies, viruses, cow's milk, oxygen free radicals and chemical and drugs. ... There are consequences of poorly controlled diabetes mellitus. ... It is said that drugs that help lower blood pressure can help the chance to developing kidney failure by 33%. ... If you are overweight, controlling your calories is particularly important. Losing weight will improve your blood glucose control and blood pressure and reduce your triglycerides. ...

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Ampicillin for example is a semi-synthetic form of penicillin, it has always been one of the drugs of choice for treating severe salmonella infections but due to many livestock producers feeding low doses of antibiotics, such as ampicillin, to the animals to make them grow faster and produce more meat, many salmonella strands are ampecillin-resistant and cannot be controled with this drug. ...

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By restricting food intake, a sense of control and calming takes over, as (in starvation) the level of serotonin produced drops. ... People predisposed to EDs may have a family history of alcoholism or drug addiction. ... We feel fat and disgusting after eating, like we have no self-control and WHAT IS WRONG WITH US? ... Treatment for anorexia usually combines different therapies with medication to control serotonin uptake (such as Prozac, Remeron, or Zoloft) and the symptoms (Provigil). ... I completely broke down in school, crying and I just felt completely out of control that day. ...

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The government cannot solve the obesity crisis alone, it is an ongoing issue that needs a collaborative effort from the people in control and communities nationwide. ... Children need enough food to support healthy growth and development which their parents can control while there young. ... In addition to food being a drug, parents use it as a guilt gift. ...

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She will eat a quart of ice cream or an entire pie and then, to control her weight, make herself vomit in secret. ... Many of these drugs, shakes, and pills are dangerous, and may cause long term, hazardous effects. ... Researchers and doctors are discovering more and more harmful effects that these drugs may have on the body. ... After reading about many of these programs, though, I noticed that even though all of them aren't one hundred percent effective, they do help the patients notice what they are doing to their bodies, and offer them psychiatric help to try and control their p...

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Unfortunately, thinness has not only come to represent attractiveness, but also to symbolize success, self-control and higher socioeconomic statusd the size of the weight loss industry for 1994 at $32,680 billion. ... Forty to fifty percent of female smokers smoke because they see it as a way to control their weight. ... Other therapeutic systems included anti-depressants, other drugs, and Self-esteem enhancement and assertiveness training (Eating Disorders). ... Food and Drug Administration. ...

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Better Nutrition Mean Better Brain-Power The brain is the central processing unit that is in control of the mind, body, and all of its functions. ... By using foods, these peptides can be controlled and used to benefit one's mood and mental performance. ... Caffeine can be a harmful drug if misused, but under the right circumstances, it can be a wonderful tool. ... Researchers believe that the effect of coffee on people is due to its resemblance to the brain chemical adenosine which helps control energy (Carper 274). ...

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Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive is when a person finds difficulty with controlling what they are doing or saying. ... The fact that it's affecting so many people, is the reason why it's very important to find alternatives to help ease these symptoms other than standard pharmaceutical drugs and psychosocial interventions. ... In comparison to other randomized controlled studies which had shown similar results indicating if kids are carefully watched and given a restricting or few foods diet, in young children as young as 5 weeks, there was evidence to show a significant amount in...

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"In America it is more acceptable to be a drug addict than it is to be fat," these are the words of the formerly overweight member, Carnie Wilson; of the singing group Wilson Philips. ... The researcher found that the connection between an unfamiliar place and insecurity using problem eating to gain control (Beating the Odds). ... Many girls then turn to extreme dieting and bingeing and purging to control the situation. ... For many young women, poor eating habits evolve as a way of exerting some sort of control in a difficult family situation. ...

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The difference however, is the method used to control the weight. ... While many think of cosmetic surgery as something that women resort to, last year men undertook 3/4 of a million cosmetic procedures, and some are even resorting to using illegal drugs like steroids (Cloud 45). ... Although acceptance of male eating disorders has come slowly, the need for more research and perhaps new and inventive treatments different from those used for women may be necessary in order to keep the situation from spiraling out of control. ... People who are slim are viewed by some as ha...

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Healthier lifestyle choices can include regular exercising, eating a balanced diet, reducing or cessation of alcohol intake/smoking and drug consumption. Practising relaxation techniques and stress control such as 'mindfulness', meditation, getting enough quality sleep or seeking counselling. ...

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With a suitable diet, anti-obesity drugs may be taken to reduce appetite or decrease fat absorption. Medicines such as birth control pills, antidepressants, and antipsychotics are just some examples. ...

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The FDA, the Federal Drug Administration, is well aware of this too and allows it! ... Another mind blowing statistic, "One third of all children born in the year 2000 are expected to develop diabetes during their lifetime" (Centers for Disease Control). ...

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Food companies and their scientist are in their labs trying to get consumers hooked on their products and once you're hooked these products can be more addictive than certain types of drugs. ... They are the crank as Johnson says and they have control over the foods we eat and we don't even realize it. ...

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Crime and drug trafficking are not the only problems in our society, according to the National Institutions of Health, "Obesity is the second cause of death in the United States, causing approximately 300,000 deaths every year, what basically means that 1 in 5 American deaths is associated with overweight". ...

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One thing they might try to do is to obtain new drugs, from a doctor, that enhance the body's response to insulin and to possibly eliminate the need for insulin injections in some teenagers. Another thing they might try to do is to go to a counselor to improve the teenager's self-image and help the teenager understand how important it is to keep the blood glucose under control. ...

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It always seemed like there were diets here, diets there, these drugs can do this, or these herbs can do, that I just tell myself "Stop the insanity!" ... Before diving into the details of anorexia nervosa, there are a few individual traits that may appear in a person that may have an eating disorder: low self-esteem, feelings of ineffectiveness or perfectionism, issues of control, and fear of maturation. ... The family they come from usually tends to be weight-conscious, such as a mother that is always on diet plans, and somewhat controlling over the daughter's life. ...

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Regular physical activity in childhood and adolescence improves strength and endurance, helps build healthy bones and muscles, helps control weight, and finally reduces anxiety and stress. ... But most importantly, young people learn how to stay healthy, and because they feel good about themselves, they are less likely to get involved with drugs or alcohol (Schwarzenegger). ...

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