Using proper APA format they will write a brief introduction on the topic describing its importance and discussing the relevance of the material.

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Assignment: Students are required to submit an annotated bibliography which examines and uses novels, textbooks, news articles, journal articles, movies and other multi-media sources on a topic related to stress management and mental health.

Using proper APA format they will write a brief introduction on the topic describing its importance and discussing the relevance of the material. After compiling a list of 4 sources students will write critical introductions to the selections they have chosen discussing why they are important and what relevance they have to the chosen topic.

This should demonstrate to the instructor that the sources have been vetted and read (news/journal articles) or closely examined and the introduction and conclusions understood (academic books, novels, text books).

The list MUST include: one independently researched academic article (peer-reviewed, published and edited in a journal or newspaper), the movie watched in class (The Messenger 2009) and an additional source which must be a book, either a novel or academic text. The fourth source has no criteria and can be selected at the students’ discretion. Do not use the PowerPoint slides.

After discussing each source separately the only “conclusion” needed is an APA formatted bibliography listing all the references.

Order of sources:
1.    Peer review journal article OR article from an accepted newspaper**
2.    Book, either a fictional work (like a novel) or a textbook
3.    Film The Messenger
4.    Student’s selection (no criteria)

Format: This assignment is to be completed in formal essay format double-spaced.  A reference list (bibliography) must be included at the end of the assignment. The assignment MUST be a minimum of 1000 words TOTAL (approximately 200 words per source and a small introduction)and use font size 12, black ink, Times New Roman. If the paper is not that long or doesn’t conform to those parameters it will lose marks.

Does Asthma still pose a health risk for people living in the U.S. and in the world? Why or why not?

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  1. Read the articles in the following order of publish date starting with the earliest.
    1. USC Study Links Smoggy Air to lung Damage in Children, Sep 17 2004
    2. USC study Examines near-roadway air pollution as contributor to

asthma September 25, 2012

  1. Take a deep breath – you may not like what’s up in the air July 15,

2014

  1. LA’s Environmental Success Story: Cleaner Air, Healthier Kids Mar 4

2015

  1. Answer the following questions according to your understanding of the articles:
    1. 1)  What are the most interesting three takeaways for you from these readings?
    2. 2)  Does Asthma still pose a health risk for people living in the U.S. and in the world? Why or why not?
    3. 3)  What possible air pollution related factors (risk factors) influence asthma or lung malfunctioning according to the research? What are the sources of these factors according to the reading?
    4. 4)  What has been done to reduce those factors mentioned in “2” already?
    5. 5)  Picture yourself as the environmental engineer working for the EPA, charged with the responsibility of assessing the risk associated with air toxins for the future? How would you approach this? What steps would you follow? Do you have enough information to make conclusions?
    6. 6)  Do you believe that the current conditions a good indicator that we are reducing the risk due to air toxins? Explain your reasoning.

Describe nutrients of concern or special concerns during each life stage.

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Create a 15- to 20-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation discussing the nutritional needs during a person’s different life stages (childhood, adulthood, pregnancy, lactation, and such). Include the following in your presentation:
• Define nutrient, energy, and fluid needs during each life stage.
• Describe nutrients of concern or special concerns during each life stage.
• Identify physical activity recommendations during each life stage.
• Discuss the following topics for the specified stages of life:
• Pregnancy – weight gain recommendations
• Lactation – benefits of breastfeeding
• Infancy – growth rate
• Childhood – helping kids develop healthy eating habits and bodies
• Adolescence – helping teens meet nutrient needs
• Adulthood – aging and factors that affect it

How do toxicologists determine which exposures may cause adverse health effects?

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1. Animal use in toxicity testing has long been a controversial issue; however, there can be benefits. Read “The Use of Animals in Research,” which is an article that can be retrieved fromhttp://www.toxicology.org/pubs/docs/air/AIR_Final.pdf.
Evaluate the current policies outlined in the Position Statement on page 5 of the article. Use the SOT Guiding Principles in the Use of Animals in Toxicology to guide you in your analysis. Feel free to use additional information and avenues of information, including the textbook, to critically analyze this policy.
In addition, answer the following questions:
• • How do toxicologists determine which exposures may cause adverse health effects?
• • How does the information apply to what you are learning in the course?
• • What were the objectives of this toxicity testing?
• • What were the endpoints of this toxicity testing?
Finally, include whether or not you agree with the Society of Toxicology’s position on animal testing.
Your Case Study assignment should be three to four pages in length. Use APA style guidelines in writing this assignment, following APA rules for formatting, quoting, paraphrasing, citing, and referencing.