Food Safety And Security
UncategorizedSelect a policy related problem that affects of persons, communities or society in general and write a policy issue paper dealing with the problem. Include problem identification, background information (social, economic, ethical and political/legal…
Physical Therapy
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Students will construct an annotated bibliography. An annotated bibliography is a list of
citations of articles, books, and other publications on a particular topic. Each citation is followed by a
relatively brief paragraph that…
Overview Pica is defined as an eating disorder in which the person consumes things that are not deemed edible. Kids with Pica, however, go beyond this innocent exploration of their surroundings. Between 10% and 30% of kids ages, 1 to 6 has the eating disorder pica, characterized by persistent and compulsive cravings (lasting one month or longer) to eat nonfood items(Pica, 2014). Although doctors do not fully understand the cause of Pica, there is a correlation of Pica with individuals with developmental problems, such as intellectual disabilities, Obsessive convulsive disorder, and malnutrition or hunger. Iron-deficiency anemia and malnutrition are two of the most common causes of Pica, followed by pregnancy. In these individuals, Pica is a sign that the body is trying to correct a significant nutrient deficiency(Pica, 2017). Additional causes of Pica can be a result of stress, cultural factors, low economic status, pregnancy, and learned behaviors. Pathophysiology
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Pica is defined as an eating disorder in which the person consumes things that are not deemed edible. Kids with Pica, however, go beyond this innocent exploration of their surroundings. Between 10% and 30% of kids…
Assessing A Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation
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Program/policy evaluation is a valuable tool that can help strengthen the quality of programs/policies and improve outcomes for the populations they serve. Program/policy evaluation answers basic questions about program/policy effectiveness.…