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20 produkter
Nutrition Sense: Counting Calories, Figuring Out Fats, and Eating Balanced Meals
Häftad
564 kr
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Careers in Nutrition
E-bok, 2007
614 kr
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Completely updated, this revised edition includes up-to-date information about job opportunities in the nutrition and dietetic fields, including coursework, training programs, and U.S. Department of Labor statistics on employment and salary ranges. Besides updated benefit information and contact …
Nutrition Sense
E-bok, 2008
514 kr
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Written by a retired surgeon, this book balances a lively yet serious discussion of the science behind calories and fats with an engaging presentation of the how-to and benefits of balancing meals. Using tables, charts, diagrams, and reader-friendly text, the author provides helpful tips on …
Cocaine
E-bok, 2009
542 kr
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Teens are at higher risk for cocaine addiction than are those who first use cocaine as adults because their brains are not as fully developed. Not thinking of its possible consequences, young people try cocaine "just for fun" and soon find they are hooked. In this book, readers learn the factors …
Technology and Infertility
E-bok, 2009
554 kr
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With about four million births each year in the United States, it''s hard to imagine that infertility is of a particular concern to anyone. It is a major health concern, though, for as many as one in six U.S. couples who desperately want children and seem to be unable to have them. This book delves …
Your Immune System
E-bok, 2010
554 kr
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Everyone experiences threats to the immune system on a daily basis. The challenge we face is keeping the immune system healthy throughout our lifetime. This thorough, friendly narrative presents immune system basics and explains infections and how the body fights them. Students receive …
Kidney Cancer
E-bok, 2011
554 kr
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The most common type of kidney cancer in young people is Wilms tumor. Because the majority of Wilms tumors are curable, there are many teens living today who are kidney cancer survivors. Certain kidney cancers are in the top ten of the most common cancers in adults, so learning about how to …
Careers in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
E-bok, 2013
543 kr
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People holding HVAC jobs are concerned with climate-control systems that keep individuals warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and breathing the freshest air possible year-round. Those who enjoy working with their hands and solving problems can find a challenging position in the HVAC industry. …
Careers in Undercover Narcotics Investigation
E-bok, 2013
576 kr
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Undercover narcotics investigators enforce laws involving dangerous drugs, and it takes an extraordinary amount of knowledge, training, skill, personal integrity, and courage to do the job. Those who choose this career have to be controlled risk-takers who can follow orders and handle stress and …
Smart Strategies for Saving and Building Wealth
E-bok, 2014
559 kr
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Teens earning allowances or working part-time jobs may often be tempted to spend what they make. However, one of the earliest steps they can take on the path to financial literacy and independence is to start saving money early. This useful volume explains how to create a set of practical long-term …
What Degree Do I Need to Pursue a Career in Nursing?
E-bok, 2014
564 kr
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Nurses are in short supply, and the shortage will become greater in the future. Nursing schools are expanding the number and scope of the courses they provide in an attempt to address this shortage. Men, for whom nursing is considered a nontraditional profession, are being encouraged to pursue …
Gender-Based Violence and Women's Rights
Av Linda Bickerstaff, Zoe Lowery
E-bok, 2017
562 kr
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Domestic violence, or intimate partner violence, is an epic issue that is defined as a pattern of abusive behavior between people who are familiar, including family members, husbands, boyfriends, children, or caregivers. In a domestic violence situation, one partner procures power and control over …
Coping with Stress
Av Linda Bickerstaff, Elissa Thompson
E-bok, 2019
586 kr
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School, friends, dating, and parents are just a few things that can lead to plenty of stress. This authoritative book walks readers through what exactly happens to your body when you are stressed, and what to do to help you feel better. Readers will learn about the physiological reactions happening …
Modern-Day Slavery
E-bok, 2009
554 kr
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Most teenagers are familiar with the concept of slavery from studying history. However, many are unaware that slavery still flourishes around the world today, even within the borders of the United States. In fact, the modern slave trade is a lucrative criminal enterprise—the third most profitable …
Violence Against Women
Public Health and Human Rights
E-bok, 2010
594 kr
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Violence against women is a crime punishable by law in many countries and a major public health issue. Girls and women in the United States may be subjected to violence at home, while out with friends, at work, or when they least expect it. Women in the U.S. military are as likely to be harmed by …
Frequently Asked Questions About Concussions
E-bok, 2010
554 kr
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Young people between the ages of fifteen and twenty-four have more concussions than do people in any other age group, probably because they’re extremely active through sports, physical activities, and driving cars. This fact-filled book provides readers with interesting information about the brain …
