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Plant-Based Diet: How It Affects Health, Sarah Marsland
Plant-Based Diet: How It Affects Health, Sarah Marsland
Senior Honors Projects
This research project aims to investigate the relationship between plant-based dieting and overall health, specifically the prevention and reversal of chronic disease. Two subjects committed to eating a plant-based diet comprised of primarily vegetables, fruits, whole grains and non-processed foods for six weeks. Before beginning, they were asked about their current health status, including a complete health history, and their knowledge of plant-based eating. Throughout the research period, the subjects shared what they were eating, challenges they faced, and any benefits they noticed. Upon completion of the diet, they answered questions about their experience. With this information, the researcher was …
Reflection Of Distinct Nursing Leadership In Argentina, Indonesia And Jamaica., Emely Baez
Reflection Of Distinct Nursing Leadership In Argentina, Indonesia And Jamaica., Emely Baez
Senior Honors Projects
Nurses provide more than 80% of patient care worldwide. Unfortunately, this percentage does not correlate with the number of nurses involved in leadership roles. It’s discouraging to think that the decisions on health care, community, patient care and policy are not being made by those who provide these services and often are the patients’ most passionate advocates. This discrepancy in leadership led me to investigate what factors are at play. Through my observations of nursing practice and leadership in the countries of Jamaica, Argentina and Indonesia, I have specified some of the obstacles or lack of resources in place that …
Eating Local At Uri: The Real Food Challenge, Kayleigh M. Hill
Eating Local At Uri: The Real Food Challenge, Kayleigh M. Hill
Senior Honors Projects
Over the past decade sustainability has become more than just a buzzword at the University of Rhode Island. We have adapted it into the fabric of our school and created a student body that is focused on the health of our future, on promoting environmental, social and economic prosperity that is created and sustained by action on a local level. In other words, we have realized that before we can “Think Big”, we have to first consider the impact our actions have on every level of society. This project focuses on how the action of eating is a direct reflection …
Improving Rhode Island’S Health Care System: Lessons From The Cuban Model, Sarah R. Moffitt
Improving Rhode Island’S Health Care System: Lessons From The Cuban Model, Sarah R. Moffitt
Senior Honors Projects
Improving Rhode Island’s health care system: lessons from the Cuban model
Cuba is world renowned for its health care system. In regards to international health crises, Cuba is a leader in sending workers abroad and training doctors from all over the world. Within its own borders, the Cuban model provides free access to all citizens in which every individual has a primary care provider. Cuba boasts high vaccination rates, a long life expectancy, low infant mortality rate, and a population that is one of the healthiest in the western hemisphere.
The purpose of this research project is to evaluate the …
Lowering Cholesterol: Through The Use Of Plant Sterols And Stanols, Nicole St. Jean
Lowering Cholesterol: Through The Use Of Plant Sterols And Stanols, Nicole St. Jean
Senior Honors Projects
Heart disease has been the number one killer of American men and women over the past hundred years, with high blood cholesterol as a major risk factor of this disease. High Cholesterol can be a result of a number of different lifestyle choices such as diet and exercise. However, genetics and family history also play a role in the levels of cholesterol in the human body. Those who have high blood cholesterol levels are usually advised by their health professionals to consume a diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol, high in fiber and to exercise frequently. However, sometimes these …