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Measuring Progress in Obesity Prevention
by Committee on Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention Food Nutrition BoardNearly 69 percent of U. S. adults and 32 percent of children are either overweight or obese, creating an annual medical cost burden that may reach $147 billion. Researchers and policy makers are eager to identify improved measures of environmental and policy factors that contribute to obesity prevention. The IOM formed the Committee on Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention to review the IOM's past obesity-related recommendations, identify a set of recommendations for future action, and recommend indicators of progress in implementing these actions. The committee held a workshop in March 2011 about how to improve measurement of progress in obesity prevention.
Measuring Up
by Kevin LemanTHINK YOU CAN BE PERFECT? THINK AGAIN! Do you ever have feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy ever have the uneasy feeling that you just don't "measure up? Does, it ever seem that you just can't do anything right? Now you can break free from failure and discouragement. You can give yourself-and your children-the greatest gift of all: self-esteem. Dr Kevin Leman, renowned psychologist and best-selling author understands the problems. He has some startling answers. He shows you: 1 The hidden factors that can undermine everything you do The six steps to flexibility and freedom 1: How to lead a guilt-free life How to overcome rejection-deal with the pain and rebuild your life How to succeed on the job-and why so many fail how to build better communications with your child The nine steps to raising self-confident children How to raise a really responsible child 1 1 How to deal with your child's hurts and failures--the nine steps that short-circuit discouragement and defeat The secrets that have worked for millions can work for you. Here is everything you need, including quizzes, step-by-step strategies, and time-tested wisdom--the keys to successful living and..
Measuring Up: A History of Living Standards in Mexico, 1850-1950
by Moramay Lopez-AlonsoMeasuring Uptraces the high levels of poverty and inequality that Mexico faced in the mid-twentieth century. Using newly developed multidisciplinary techniques, the book provides a perspective on living standards in Mexico prior to the first measurement of income distribution in 1957. By offering an account of material living conditions and their repercussions on biological standards of living between 1850 and 1950, it sheds new light on the life of the marginalized during this period. Measuring Upshows that new methodologies allow us to examine the history of individuals who were not integrated into the formal economy. Using anthropometric history techniques, the book assesses how a large portion of the population was affected by piecemeal policies and flaws in the process of economic modernization and growth. It contributes to our understanding of the origins of poverty and inequality, and conveys a much-needed, long-term perspective on the living conditions of the Mexican working classes.
Meat: A Love Story
by Susan BouretteAfter working undercover at a slaughterhouse for an exposé on meat processing, Susan Bourette resolved to go completely vegetarian. She lasted approximately five weeks. Dissatisfied with tofu and lentils, Susan began her quest for the perfect meat- one she could enjoy without guilt. With a reporter's eye and a carnivore's appetite, Bourette takes readers behind the bucolic façade of the famous Blue Hill farm; on a long, hot Texas cattle drive, a whale hunt with the Inupiat and a Canadian moose hunt; and behind the counter in a Greenwich Village butcher shop. Humorous yet authoritative, Meat celebrates the pleasure of eating meat, as well as the lives of those who hunt, raise, and cook it-and most important, the rewards of being a compassionate carnivore.
The Meat Crisis: Developing more Sustainable and Ethical Production and Consumption (Earthscan Food and Agriculture)
by John Webster Joyce D'SilvaMeat and dairy production and consumption are in crisis. Globally, 70 billion farm animals are used for food production every year. It is well accepted that livestock production is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) predicts a rough doubling of meat and milk consumption in the first half of the 21st century, with particularly rapid growth occurring in the developing economies of Asia. What will this mean for the health and wellbeing of those animals, of the people who consume ever larger quantities of animal products, and for the health of the planet itself? The new edition of this powerful and challenging book explores the impacts of the global growth in the production and consumption of meat and dairy, including cultural and health factors, and the implications of the likely intensification of farming for both small-scale producers and for animals. Several chapters explore the related environmental issues, from resource use of water, cereals and soya, to the impact of livestock production on global warming and issues concerning biodiversity, land use and the impacts of different farming systems on the environment. A final group of chapters addresses ethical and policy implications for the future of food and livestock production and consumption. Since the first edition, published in 2010, all chapters have been updated, three original chapters re-written and six new chapters added, with additional coverage of dietary effects of milk and meat, antibiotics in animal production, and the economic, political and ethical dimensions of meat consumption. The overall message is clearly that we must eat less meat to help secure a more sustainable and equitable world.
Meat Is for Pussies: A How-To Guide for Dudes Who Want to Get Fit, Kick Ass, and Take Names
by John Joseph“[Joseph’s] advice works: The benefits of a plant based diet can be profound.” —Robert Ostfeld, MD, Director of the Cardiac Wellness Program, Montefiore Hospital and Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Albert Einstein College of MedicineJohn Joseph wants men to know, in no uncertain terms, that they don’t need to eat steak, burgers, wings, or any other animal product to be strong—in fact, he would argue, eating animals is for the weak.In Meat is for Pussies, Joseph offers both personal and scientific evidence that a plant-based diet offers the best path to athleticism, endurance, strength, and overall health. In addition to dispelling the myths surrounding meat, Joseph offers workout advice, a meal plan, and recipes that make going plant-based easy. Flavor and vitamin-packed options like the Working Man Stew and Veggie Chili with Cornbread will keep men’s (and women’s) bodies healthy and energized, while workouts that emphasize cardio and strength training build endurance and stamina and prove that you don’t need meat to build muscle.As an Ironman Triathlete in his fifties who is still rocking out as the frontman for his legendary band the Cro-Mags, Joseph is living proof that living a plant-based lifestyle is badass. At the end of the day, he wants readers to live a long, healthy, happy life . . . and he won’t take no for an answer.“John has written the quintessential pussy-transformation guide.” —Brendan Brazier, author of Thrive: The Vegan Nutrition Guide To Optimal Performance in Sports and Life“John’s book proves you don’t need meat to be strong, kick ass and be athletically competitive.” —Jake Shields, MMA Champion Fighter
The Meat Lover’s Slow Cooker Cookbook: Hearty, Easy Meals Cooked Low and Slow
by Jennifer OlveraCalling all lovers of shanks and shoulders, rumps and roasts! Bring everyone to the table with The Meat Lover's Slow Cooker Cookbook for meals featuring delicious, tender meat—even on your busiest days.For years, food writer and recipe developer Jennifer Olvera dedicated her weekends to making stovetop meals for the week—until the slow cooker revolutionized her weeknight dinners. She began converting her favorite recipes to the slow cooker and found herself being asked for those recipes again and again.In The Meat Lover's Slow Cooker Cookbook Jennifer has handpicked her most-requested recipes that will surely become mainstays in your home, too.This slow cooker cookbook offers:VARIETY—From sliders and stews to roasts and ribs, more than 100+ thoughtfully selected family slow cooker recipes cover a wide range of meaty mainstays.FLEXIBILITY—Spend a little extra prep time to achieve the deepest flavor, or skip the prep to get cooking right away.CUSTOMIZATION—Pair your protein with the perfect side—whether you're craving nourishing greens or classic baked beans, you'll find plenty of options to choose from.AFFORDABILITY—Let the slow cooker make edible magic of cheap cuts of meat.The Meat Lover's Slow Cooker Cookbook is your complete resource for hearty slow cooker recipes that deliver the quality (and quantity!) that your family craves.
Meat Market
by Juno DawsonWINNER OF THE YA BOOK PRIZE 2020Jana Novak's history sounds like a classic model cliché: tall and gangly, she's uncomfortable with her androgynous looks until she's unexpectedly scouted and catapulted to superstardom...But the fashion industry is as grimy as it is glamorous. And there are unexpected predators at every turn. Jana is an ordinary girl from a south London estate, lifted to unimaginable heights. But the further you rise, the more devastating your fall ... Honest and raw, this is a timely exposé of the dark underbelly of the fashion industry in an era of #TimesUp and #MeToo. It might just be Juno Dawson's most important book yet.'Juno Dawson slashes through the glamour of the fashion industry ... combining blockbuster appeal with piercing commentary on modelling, body image and consent' Observer'Guaranteed to be your summer read' Glamour
Meat Market: The London Collection
by Juno DawsonFall into the lives of the city's filthy rich with Juno Dawson's deliciously dark and intoxicating London Collection. <p><p>Jana Novak's history sounds like a classic model cliché: tall and gangly, she's uncomfortable with her androgynous looks until she's unexpectedly scouted and catapulted to superstardom. But the fashion industry is as grimy as it is glamorous. And there are unexpected predators at every turn. <p><p>Jana is an ordinary girl from a south London estate, lifted to unimaginable heights. But the further you rise, the more devastating your fall ... <p><p>Honest and raw, this is a timely exposé of the dark underbelly of the fashion industry in an era of #TimesUp and #MeToo. It might just be Juno Dawson's most important book yet.
The Meat Paradox: Eating, Empathy, and the Future of Meat
by Rob PercivalFrom a vital new voice in food ethics comes a smart, nuanced investigation into the current meat debate.Our future diet will be shaped by diverse forces. It will be shaped by novel technologies, by geopolitical tensions, and the evolution of cultural preferences, by shocks to the status quo— pandemics and economic strife, the escalation of the climate and ecological crises—and by how we choose to respond. It will also be shaped by our emotions. It will be shaped by the meat paradox. "Should we eat animals?&” was, until recently, a question reserved for moral philosophers and an ethically minded minority, but it is now posed on restaurant menus and supermarket shelves, on social media and morning television. The recent surge in popularity for veganism in the UK, Europe and North America has created a rupture in the rites and rituals of meat, challenging the cultural narratives that sustain our omnivory. In The Meat Paradox, Rob Percival, an expert in the politics of meat, searches for the evolutionary origins of the meat paradox, asking when our relationship with meat first became emotionally and ethically complicated. Every society must eat, and meat provides an important source of nutrients. But every society is moved by its empathy. We must all find a way of balancing competing and contradictory imperatives. This new book is essential reading for anyone interested in the origins of our empathy, the psychology of our dietary choices, and anyone who has wondered whether they should or shouldn't eat meat.
Meat to the Side: A Plant-Forward Guide to Bringing Balance to Your Plate
by Liren BakerAlmost anyone will tell you that you should &“eat your veggies,&” but if you grew up on canned green beans and frozen mixed vegetables, the idea of making plants the center of your meals may seem pretty unappealing. Meat to the Side is author Liren Baker&’s beginner&’s guide for people who want a delicious way to add more vegetables to their diets. Liren&’s easy-to-follow recipes are accompanied by full-color photos and augmented with helpful information about where to find ingredients, how to make swaps in recipes, and how to get the most bang for your buck at the store. This book offers more than 80 plant-forward recipes with flavor combinations that appeal to a range of palates and dietary needs, so you&’ll feel empowered to make the first step toward giving plants a more prominent place in your meals.
Meathooked: The History and Science of Our 2.5-Million-Year Obsession with Meat
by Marta ZaraskaA few years ago, Marta Zaraska’s mother decided to go vegetarian after stumbling upon an article on the health risks of eating meat. Her resolve lasted about a fortnight before the juicy hams and the creamy pâtés began creeping back into her refrigerator. Prodded to explain her lapse, she replied, "I like meat, I eat it, end of story. ” Many of us have had a similar experience. What makes us crave animal protein, and what makes it so hard to give up? And if all the studies are correct, and consuming meat is truly unhealthy for us, why didn’t evolution turn us all into vegetarians in the first place? In Meathooked, Zaraska explores what she calls the "meat puzzle”: our love of meat, despite its harmful effects. Scientific journals overflow with reports of red meat raising the risk of certain cancers; each hamburger contributes as much to global warming as does driving a car 320 miles; and the horrors of industrial meat production are now well-known. None of these facts have prompted us to give up our hamburgers and steaks. On the contrary, meat consumption has only increased over the past decades. Taking the reader to India’s unusual steakhouses, animal sacrifices at temples in Benin, and labs in Pennsylvania where meat is being grown in petri dishes, Zaraska examines the history and future of meat and meat-eating, showing that while our increasing consumption of meat can be attributed in part to the power of the meat industry and the policies of our governments, the main "hooks” that keep us addicted to meat are much older: genes and culture. An original and thought-provoking exploration of carnivorousness, Meathooked explains one of the most enduring features of human civilization--and why meat-eating will continue to shape our bodies and our world into the foreseeable future.
MeatLess: Transform the Way You Eat and Live--One Meal at a Time
by Kristie MiddletonCountless people are now cutting back on meat by enjoying more plant-based meals-to look and feel better, have a lighter eco-footprint, or to help animals. If you want to eat less meat and dairy without giving them up entirely, MeatLess offers concrete rationale and easy steps for reducing animal products. Kristie Middleton, senior food policy director for The Humane Society of the United States, shares inspirational stories from people who've lost weight, reached their health goals, helped animals, and improved their environmental footprint through plant-based eating. Along with its delicious, satisfying recipes that anyone can make, MeatLess offers tips and tricks for overcoming common barriers to diet change and how to make a better lifestyle stick-such as easy food swaps, where to dine out, and how to set and meet your goals. Whether you're a passionate meat lover or vegan-curious, MeatLess is the roadmap for a healthier life and a better you.
The Meaty Truth: Why Our Food is Destroying Our Health and Environment—and Who is Responsible
by Neal Barnard Shushana Castle Amy-Lee GoodmanThe Meaty Truth is an eye-opening look at the massive problems caused by the American population's food supply. Water, meat, and milk and other dairy products are filled with toxins, antibiotics, untested growth hormones, ammonia, and animal pus and manure. The current conditions of the food production industry must drastically improve, and until they do, it is absolutely vital to monitor what you eat. Castle and Goodman take a hard-hitting look at what America is putting into its food, the negative effects this has on the world, and the best ways to make healthy, informed decisions about eating.As the antibiotic age ends, the rise of pandemic diseases is approaching. Approximately half of the illnesses that claim American lives today are related to what we eat, and our health-care system is focused on treating the sick, not preventing illnesses from occurring. To fix our health problems, to continue feeding the world's ever-growing population, and to save our planet from ecological destruction, we can no longer avoid making changes to how American meat and dairy are produced. This guide is easy to read, applicable to anyone's lifestyle, and impossible to put down.
Mechanical Lumbosacral Spine Pain: Anatomy, Histology and Imaging
by Lynton GF GilesThis book addresses an extremely prevalent medical problem: low back pain. It is not a general anatomy book, but it relates specifically to the lumbosacral spine, encompassing anatomy, histology, histopathology, and imaging all in one volume. For students, the text incrementally introduces them to lumbosacral anatomy terms and scientific knowledge by using photographs of gross and histological sections of the spine, as well as schematic drawings and images, in preparation for clinical practice. It answers many questions about the pathogenesis of low back pain, helpful for clinicians, both for treatment decisions and for counselling patients.Key features: Provides a clear explanation for many of the pain generators in low back pain and illuminates this perplexing and ubiquitous problem Addresses a gap in the existing literature, as 'non-specific' or mechanical lumbosacral spine pain accounts for by far most chronic spinal pain sufferers’ complaints for clinicians from general medical practitioners to spinal specialists in various fields such as sports medicine who deal with spinal pain syndromes Illustrates anatomical structures that can be injured and thus become responsible for causing mechanical lumbosacral spine pain; frequently, such injuries cannot be detected on sophisticated imaging such as MRI
The Mechanics of Happiness: Engineering A Positive Approach To Your Life
by Peter J. LevineThe Mechanics of Happiness shows you how to live an enhanced life. Happiness, fulfillment and personal growth are the first steps on a journey of discovery that will revolutionize the way you view yourself and the world. Throughout the ages powerful knowledge has been kept hidden. Secrecy has prevented people from enjoying the proven benefits of having access to the greatest knowledge of all. Now you too can use these tools previously only available to the elite few to better understand your own life and its possibility. The most fundamental questions in all our lives are addressed in a simple and accessible way. Who am I? What is the purpose of life? How can I live the best life possible? Using easily applied methods your perceptions will be upgraded and your understanding refined. The Mechanics of Happiness is a tool kit, a user’s manual for life and a cascade of gems that can enrich your life immeasurably. In your ongoing journey you need a companion, a mentor and a guide; The Mechanics of Happiness is those things and so much more, it is the springboard into a new way of thinking, a glimpse through a gateway to an alternative Universe.
Mechanisms and Consciousness: Integrating Phenomenology with Cognitive Science (Routledge Research in Phenomenology)
by Marek PokropskiThis book develops a new approach to naturalizing phenomenology. The author proposes to integrate phenomenology with the mechanistic framework that offers new methodological perspectives for studying complex mental phenomena such as consciousness. While mechanistic explanatory models are widely applied in cognitive science, their approach to describing subjective phenomena is limited. The author argues that phenomenology can fill this gap. He proposes two novel ways of integrating phenomenology and mechanism. First, he presents a new reading of phenomenological analyses as functional analyses. Such functional phenomenology delivers a functional sketch of a target system and provides constraints on the space of possible mechanisms. Second, he develops the neurophenomenological approach in the direction of dynamic modeling of experience. He shows that neurophenomenology can deliver dynamical constraints on mechanistic models and thus inform the search for an underlying mechanism. Mechanisms and Consciousness will be of interest to scholars and advanced students working in phenomenology, philosophy of mind, and the cognitive sciences.
Meddy Teddy: A Mindful Journey
by Apple JordanSay namaste to Meddy Teddy, a rising star in the yogi world, in his debut picture book!Media and social media sensation Meddy Teddy is a cuddly, yoga pant-clad, completely poseable plush bear that introduces meditation and mindfulness practices to little yogis. In this first-ever companion book, Meddy encourages readers to try yoga poses as he comes out of hibernation, greets the springtime, and teaches his forest friends how to mindfully get through a variety of situations. On each page, Meddy shows how to execute a pose, including downward-facing dog, tree pose, the Warrior, and more. The youngest yogis, and their families and friends, will rejoice as they master each one, and work up to completing the whole sequence! Yoga and mindfulness have proven benefits for kids: they help them become aware of their own bodies, and deal with feelings like anxiety, frustration, confusion, fear, and sadness in a healthy way. Meddy Teddy is perfect for introducing kids (and grown ups) of all ages to the practice of yoga.
Meddy Teddy: Mindful Poses for Little Yogis
by Meddy TeddyYou're never too young to do yoga! Take a deep breath, and follow along as Meddy Teddy shows you his favorite yoga poses.Meddy Teddy, the poseable bear that's been praised by People and Cosmopolitan, is taking to the mat for a younger reader with this engaging board book introduction to yoga for tots. Photos of Meddy give toddlers a realistic picture of what to do so that they can follow along and learn to pose themselves in crow, pigeon, and other meditative positions that improve flexibility and relaxation.This book is perfect for parents looking to help their children (and themselves) learn how to breathe deeply and stay calm amid the bedlam of the Terrible Twos and the Trying Threes. Namaste.
Mediación: Como alcanzar la paz interior y encontrar felicidad real
by Michael DeckerEste divertido y súper fácil libro de meditación te permite comenzar inmediatamente a aprender los conceptos básicos de la meditación en la respiración. Puedes comenzar donde estás: en el trabajo, vacaciones, en cualquier lado. La meditación no necesita ser complicada. Es un proceso muy simple, pero muchos maestros lo complican con vocabulario nuevo, docenas de reglas para seguir, muchos libros para leer, etc. ¿Alguna vez has pensado intentar meditar pero no sabías como comenzar? Con meditación para principiantes, un maestro de confianza te muestra como comenzar, y mantener, una práctica de meditación diaria. ¡Descarga este gran libro hoy!
Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Illness and Disability (4th Edition)
by Donna R. FalvoMedical and Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Illness and Diseases, Fourth Edition covers the medical aspects of those conditions commonly encountered by rehabilitation and other health professionals and discusses symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and prognoses. This Fourth Edition has been completely revised and updated and reflects an approach consistent with the philosophical underpinnings of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). New chapters on Conceptualizing Chronic Illness and Disability; Intellectual Disability; and Financing Rehabilitation have been added. In addition, chapters on Psychiatric Disability, Substance Use, and Conditions of the Blood and Immune System have been expanded
Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Illness and Disability (Fifth Edition)
by Donna R. FalvoThis book is designed as a reference for non-medical professionals and as a text for students who have little prior medical knowledge but who work with individuals with chronic illness and disability.
Medical Anthropology, Third Edition: A Biocultural Approach
by Andrea S. Wiley John S. AllenMedical Anthropology: A Biocultural Approach, Third Edition, offers an accessible and contemporary overview of this rapidly expanding field. For each health issue examined in the text, the authors first present basic biological information and then expand their analysis to include evolutionary, historical, and cross-cultural perspectives on how these issues emerged and are understood. Medical Anthropology considers how a biocultural approach can be applied to more effective prevention and treatment efforts and underscores medical anthropology's potential to improve health around the world.
Medical Aromatherapy: Healing with Essential Oils
by Kurt SchnaubeltThis distinguished organic chemist shares his in depth knowledge of the particular current value of essential oils, for health on all levels. In an era when Western allopathic medicine has less and less appeal, this self-care method is a potent alternative, with roots going back to ancient times. Dr. Schaubelt has a gift for presenting facts and information in a way that is intriguing and easy to assimilate. In the flood of "coffee table" aromatherapy books currently available, this is a much needed and welcome source for those truly interested in taking responsiblity for their own health.
Medical Aspects of Disability: A Handbook for the Rehabilitation Professional
by Myron G. Eisenberg Robert L. Glueckauf Herbert H. ZaretskyA comprehensive guide to disabilities for rehabilitation professionals.