The document discusses several models for performance management:
- The GROW model includes goal setting, evaluating reality, exploring options, and planning the way forward.
- The OUTCOMES model has similar steps like setting objectives and understanding goals, as well as clarifying gaps, generating options, and providing support.
- The PQI model involves defining desired performance standards, assessing actual performance to identify gaps, analyzing causes of gaps, selecting interventions, implementing and monitoring changes, and re-evaluating performance.
The document discusses the FAT32 file system. It describes FAT32 as a file allocation table that stores files and locates them on a hard drive using 32-bit values instead of 16-bit like the original FAT. FAT32 supports larger volume sizes than FAT16 while maintaining compatibility. It is commonly used for removable drives and supports file sizes up to 4GB. The document also describes the volume boot record structure of a FAT32 system including fields like bytes per sector, sectors per cluster, and total number of sectors.
The document discusses several models for performance management:
- The GROW model includes goal setting, evaluating reality, exploring options, and planning the way forward.
- The OUTCOMES model has similar steps like setting objectives and understanding goals, as well as clarifying gaps, generating options, and providing support.
- The PQI model involves defining desired performance standards, assessing actual performance to identify gaps, analyzing causes of gaps, selecting interventions, implementing and monitoring changes, and re-evaluating performance.
The document discusses the FAT32 file system. It describes FAT32 as a file allocation table that stores files and locates them on a hard drive using 32-bit values instead of 16-bit like the original FAT. FAT32 supports larger volume sizes than FAT16 while maintaining compatibility. It is commonly used for removable drives and supports file sizes up to 4GB. The document also describes the volume boot record structure of a FAT32 system including fields like bytes per sector, sectors per cluster, and total number of sectors.
CASE 27 McDonald’s and Obesitythat use celebrities to mar.docxannandleola
CASE 27 McDonald’s and Obesity
that use celebrities to market high-calorie foods. According to
USA Today , one study found that the average American child sees
10,000 food ads a year, mostly for high-fat or sugary foods and
drinks.
Traditionally, in developing countries, the poorest people
have been the thinnest, a consequence of hard physical labor
and the consumption of small amounts of traditional foods.
But when these people in poor countries migrate to cities, obe-
sity rates rise fastest among those in the lowest socioeconomic
group.
Even as food companies’ battle U.S. lawsuits and legislators
who blame them for inducing childhood obesity, they’re being at-
tacked on another front—Europe—which is threatening, among
other things, to ban advertising icons such Tony the Tiger and
Ronald McDonald. “I would like to see the industry not advertis-
ing directly to children,” said one European health commissioner.
“If this doesn’t produce satisfactory results, we will proceed to
legislation.” The European Health Commission has called for the
food industry to set its own regulations to curb so-called junk-food
advertising aimed at the European Union’s 450 million citizens—
or face bans similar to the tobacco industry.
The ominous comparison to cigarettes is increasingly being
made in the United States as well. Commenting on a McDonald’s
plan to send Ronald McDonald to schools to preach about nutri-
tion, an aide to a U.S. senator said, “No matter what Ronald is
doing, they are still using this cartoon character to sell fatty ham-
burgers to kids. Once upon a time, tobacco companies had Joe
Camel and they didn’t get it either.”
Also under fi re is TV advertising of kids’ foods, as calls for
curbs or bans rise around the world. “If the rise in [the] child obe-
sity trend continues, within fi ve years we’ll be in the same situation
as America is today,” said a senior child nutritionist at the Univer-
sity of Copenhagen who sits on the board of Denmark’s National
Board of Nutritional Science. “Banning TV ads that are targeting
kids is an important strategy to adopt.” But there is an argument
that those measures won’t help. “In Sweden, Norway and Quebec,
where food ads are banned from kids’ TV, there’s no evidence that
obesity rates have fallen.”
A new law in France will force food marketers to choose be-
tween adding a health message to commercials or paying a 1.5
percent tax on their ad budgets to fund healthy-eating messages.
Other measures under consideration in Europe include banning
celebrities and cartoon characters from food ads aimed at children
and preventing food marketers from using cell phone jingles to
reach kids.
Ireland bans celebrities from food and beverage ads aimed at
children and requires confectionery and soft-drink spots broad-
cast in programs where half the audience is younger than 18 years
of age to carry a visual or voice-over warning that snacking on
sugary foods and dr.
Jack Oughton - Compiled Health and Fitness Articles.pdfJack Oughton
The document contains several articles on health and fitness topics such as the potential heart benefits of dark chocolate consumption, a report suggesting penalties for unhealthy behaviors like obesity, research finding links between overweightness and lower sperm quality, and evidence that trapped fat cells cause insulin resistance and diabetes. The articles discuss recent studies, provide some methodological details and limitations of the research, and include comments from experts.
The document discusses research showing that reducing sugar-sweetened beverage consumption through gradual reductions in sugar content over 5 years could help reduce obesity rates. A study estimated that decreasing sugar in beverages in the UK by 40% over 5 years through annual 9.7% reductions could result in approximately 0.5 million fewer cases of overweight and 1 million fewer cases of obesity. This level of reduction could also prevent between 15,000 and 20,000 new cases of type 2 diabetes per year. Experts discuss the potential for such an incremental approach to sugar reduction to succeed where other policies have failed and produce significant public health benefits.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists called on the media to stop promoting unhealthy body images and glamorizing eating disorders, as research shows media contributes to the development of eating disorder symptoms, especially in young people. It wants more diverse body representations in advertising and press, and an ethical code addressing underweight models, digitally manipulated images, and articles on dieting and celebrity bodies. A magazine editor disagreed that her teen publication contributes to eating disorders or needs restrictions.
The document discusses the growing problem of obesity around the world and in the UAE specifically. Some key points:
- Over 30% of the global population is now overweight or obese.
- In the UAE, over 60% of men and 66% of women are overweight or obese, which is double the world average.
- Obesity-related diseases like diabetes are rising sharply in the UAE, with nearly 1 in 5 people affected and projections that over 1.8 million people could have diabetes within a few years.
U.k. puts red labels to warn of unhealthy food logos to appear on items consi...World Truth
According to UK 's Department of Health and Food Standards Agency (FSA) policy and Public health minister Anna Soubry red warning logos will appear on food considered ‘bad’ for health under a new traffic light labeling scheme.
The color will signal products that are high in fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt as part of an anti-obesity drive designed to encourage healthy eating. Amber and green will indicate foods deemed ‘medium’ or ‘good’ in terms of health value.
This document contains summaries of several recent health-related studies and articles:
1) A study found that mental health disorders increase mortality risk by over 2 times, and account for 8 million deaths worldwide annually. Efforts are needed to reduce risks from severe mental illnesses and common disorders.
2) Research suggests smoking may cause over 540,000 US deaths per year when including other conditions like kidney disease and cancer. This challenges the current estimate of 480,000 smoking deaths.
3) A study links following the Mediterranean diet to a lower risk of ischemic stroke due to the diet's emphasis on plants, fish and limits on meat and dairy.
From the New York Times : The first time the sugar industry felt compelled to "Knock Down reports that sugar if fattening " as this paper put it , it was 1956 . Paper had run a photograph of President Dwight D .Eisenhower sweetening his coffee with saccharin "
1) The document discusses strategies for managing allergies, addressing common myths and misconceptions about allergies. It notes that growing up around allergens may actually help build immunity. The protein in dried animal secretions, not the fur itself, causes pet allergies. Natural fibers are better than synthetic for staying allergy-free. New drugs that target IgE antibodies may cure allergies.
2) To diagnose allergies, consider family history and see a doctor. Treatments include nasal sprays, antihistamines, decongestants, and immunotherapy injections.
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Scientists and public health groups are increasing pressure on food and beverage companies to reduce added sugars in products due to links between sugar consumption and health problems like obesity, diabetes and cancer. This poses challenges for companies who rely on sugar for taste and sales. While companies are making some reductions, critics argue it is not enough and governments may impose taxes or regulations to force further changes in eating habits. Finding a substitute for sugar without compromising taste remains difficult and is a major focus of industry research spending.
Topic Research - 'Health & Fitness' - AnalysisGreg McLaney
This document summarizes Gregory McLaney's research on the topic of health and fitness. It analyzes industry trends in gyms and fitness centers, presents statistics on obesity rates and physical activity levels in the UK, and examines factors influencing people's food choices and health behaviors. The research identifies opportunities to educate audiences on living a healthy lifestyle through tips and by addressing misconceptions about nutrition labeling and food marketing.
European Consumer Attitudes To Dieting An Update On Contradictory Dieting MiAndre Britto
European consumers have contradictory attitudes towards dieting. While many want a healthy lifestyle and criticize size zero models, celebrities remain body icons and many still seek quick fixes like diet pills. Surveys show most women diet but rates vary by country, and children are also increasingly dieting. Governments promote healthy lifestyles but diet products remain popular. Consumers say they want natural diets but many still use pills, fasting or other unhealthy methods to lose weight quickly.
This document debunks common health myths and provides the facts about them. It addresses the myths that drinking 8 glasses of water per day is necessary for hydration, that consuming foods high in cholesterol raises blood cholesterol levels and increases heart disease risk, and that eggs, shrimp, and cheese should be avoided due to their cholesterol content. The document finds that while some health organizations recommend around 8 glasses, the body regulates hydration on its own and thirst is a good indicator. It also determines that dietary cholesterol has little effect on blood cholesterol and heart disease risk compared to other factors like saturated fat intake. Finally, it notes that eggs, shrimp, and cheese all provide health benefits from nutrients like omega-3s, vitamins, and prob
The document proposes ways to improve First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign to reduce childhood obesity. It suggests increasing taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages to reduce consumption and fund education initiatives. It also recommends requiring chain restaurants to post calorie counts on menus to help consumers make healthier choices. Further, it proposes restricting marketing of unhealthy foods to children.
Dr. Michael J. O’Connell, New Hampshire commented that there is another study apparently showing that heavy diet soda consumers suffer more from obesity. And of course the media interprets this as cause and effect. It ain’t.
See: https://michaeloconnellmdnh.wordpress.com/2015/06/26/diet-soda-and-obesity/
This document provides summaries of several recent health-related studies and articles, including: 1) Loneliness and depression are associated with TV binge-watching; 2) Combining certain antibiotics and heart medications can double the risk of sudden death in seniors; 3) Many prepackaged toddler meals and snacks contain high levels of salt and added sugar.
Lifestyle factors such as diet, obesity, smoking, and lack of exercise have a significant effect on health. Poor diet and lack of exercise are the main causes of rising obesity levels in the UK, where over half of adults are overweight. Obesity rates are higher among lower social classes and have increased health costs. Improving diet and increasing exercise levels are important for addressing health inequalities.
CASE 27 McDonald’s and Obesitythat use celebrities to mar.docxannandleola
CASE 27 McDonald’s and Obesity
that use celebrities to market high-calorie foods. According to
USA Today , one study found that the average American child sees
10,000 food ads a year, mostly for high-fat or sugary foods and
drinks.
Traditionally, in developing countries, the poorest people
have been the thinnest, a consequence of hard physical labor
and the consumption of small amounts of traditional foods.
But when these people in poor countries migrate to cities, obe-
sity rates rise fastest among those in the lowest socioeconomic
group.
Even as food companies’ battle U.S. lawsuits and legislators
who blame them for inducing childhood obesity, they’re being at-
tacked on another front—Europe—which is threatening, among
other things, to ban advertising icons such Tony the Tiger and
Ronald McDonald. “I would like to see the industry not advertis-
ing directly to children,” said one European health commissioner.
“If this doesn’t produce satisfactory results, we will proceed to
legislation.” The European Health Commission has called for the
food industry to set its own regulations to curb so-called junk-food
advertising aimed at the European Union’s 450 million citizens—
or face bans similar to the tobacco industry.
The ominous comparison to cigarettes is increasingly being
made in the United States as well. Commenting on a McDonald’s
plan to send Ronald McDonald to schools to preach about nutri-
tion, an aide to a U.S. senator said, “No matter what Ronald is
doing, they are still using this cartoon character to sell fatty ham-
burgers to kids. Once upon a time, tobacco companies had Joe
Camel and they didn’t get it either.”
Also under fi re is TV advertising of kids’ foods, as calls for
curbs or bans rise around the world. “If the rise in [the] child obe-
sity trend continues, within fi ve years we’ll be in the same situation
as America is today,” said a senior child nutritionist at the Univer-
sity of Copenhagen who sits on the board of Denmark’s National
Board of Nutritional Science. “Banning TV ads that are targeting
kids is an important strategy to adopt.” But there is an argument
that those measures won’t help. “In Sweden, Norway and Quebec,
where food ads are banned from kids’ TV, there’s no evidence that
obesity rates have fallen.”
A new law in France will force food marketers to choose be-
tween adding a health message to commercials or paying a 1.5
percent tax on their ad budgets to fund healthy-eating messages.
Other measures under consideration in Europe include banning
celebrities and cartoon characters from food ads aimed at children
and preventing food marketers from using cell phone jingles to
reach kids.
Ireland bans celebrities from food and beverage ads aimed at
children and requires confectionery and soft-drink spots broad-
cast in programs where half the audience is younger than 18 years
of age to carry a visual or voice-over warning that snacking on
sugary foods and dr.
Jack Oughton - Compiled Health and Fitness Articles.pdfJack Oughton
The document contains several articles on health and fitness topics such as the potential heart benefits of dark chocolate consumption, a report suggesting penalties for unhealthy behaviors like obesity, research finding links between overweightness and lower sperm quality, and evidence that trapped fat cells cause insulin resistance and diabetes. The articles discuss recent studies, provide some methodological details and limitations of the research, and include comments from experts.
The document discusses research showing that reducing sugar-sweetened beverage consumption through gradual reductions in sugar content over 5 years could help reduce obesity rates. A study estimated that decreasing sugar in beverages in the UK by 40% over 5 years through annual 9.7% reductions could result in approximately 0.5 million fewer cases of overweight and 1 million fewer cases of obesity. This level of reduction could also prevent between 15,000 and 20,000 new cases of type 2 diabetes per year. Experts discuss the potential for such an incremental approach to sugar reduction to succeed where other policies have failed and produce significant public health benefits.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists called on the media to stop promoting unhealthy body images and glamorizing eating disorders, as research shows media contributes to the development of eating disorder symptoms, especially in young people. It wants more diverse body representations in advertising and press, and an ethical code addressing underweight models, digitally manipulated images, and articles on dieting and celebrity bodies. A magazine editor disagreed that her teen publication contributes to eating disorders or needs restrictions.
The document discusses the growing problem of obesity around the world and in the UAE specifically. Some key points:
- Over 30% of the global population is now overweight or obese.
- In the UAE, over 60% of men and 66% of women are overweight or obese, which is double the world average.
- Obesity-related diseases like diabetes are rising sharply in the UAE, with nearly 1 in 5 people affected and projections that over 1.8 million people could have diabetes within a few years.
U.k. puts red labels to warn of unhealthy food logos to appear on items consi...World Truth
According to UK 's Department of Health and Food Standards Agency (FSA) policy and Public health minister Anna Soubry red warning logos will appear on food considered ‘bad’ for health under a new traffic light labeling scheme.
The color will signal products that are high in fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt as part of an anti-obesity drive designed to encourage healthy eating. Amber and green will indicate foods deemed ‘medium’ or ‘good’ in terms of health value.
This document contains summaries of several recent health-related studies and articles:
1) A study found that mental health disorders increase mortality risk by over 2 times, and account for 8 million deaths worldwide annually. Efforts are needed to reduce risks from severe mental illnesses and common disorders.
2) Research suggests smoking may cause over 540,000 US deaths per year when including other conditions like kidney disease and cancer. This challenges the current estimate of 480,000 smoking deaths.
3) A study links following the Mediterranean diet to a lower risk of ischemic stroke due to the diet's emphasis on plants, fish and limits on meat and dairy.
From the New York Times : The first time the sugar industry felt compelled to "Knock Down reports that sugar if fattening " as this paper put it , it was 1956 . Paper had run a photograph of President Dwight D .Eisenhower sweetening his coffee with saccharin "
1) The document discusses strategies for managing allergies, addressing common myths and misconceptions about allergies. It notes that growing up around allergens may actually help build immunity. The protein in dried animal secretions, not the fur itself, causes pet allergies. Natural fibers are better than synthetic for staying allergy-free. New drugs that target IgE antibodies may cure allergies.
2) To diagnose allergies, consider family history and see a doctor. Treatments include nasal sprays, antihistamines, decongestants, and immunotherapy injections.
Winning the battle_for_consumer_healthcareVijay Reddy
This document discusses the emerging consumer healthcare market as major demographic shifts are increasing demand for products that promote health and wellness. Two industries - consumer goods companies and pharmaceutical companies - are competing to meet this demand. Consumer goods companies excel at marketing but must substantiate health claims, while pharmaceutical companies have strong scientific expertise but face declining drug revenues. It remains to be seen which type of company will dominate the consumer healthcare market by successfully meeting consumer needs through their strengths in either marketing or science.
Scientists and public health groups are increasing pressure on food and beverage companies to reduce added sugars in products due to links between sugar consumption and health problems like obesity, diabetes and cancer. This poses challenges for companies who rely on sugar for taste and sales. While companies are making some reductions, critics argue it is not enough and governments may impose taxes or regulations to force further changes in eating habits. Finding a substitute for sugar without compromising taste remains difficult and is a major focus of industry research spending.
Topic Research - 'Health & Fitness' - AnalysisGreg McLaney
This document summarizes Gregory McLaney's research on the topic of health and fitness. It analyzes industry trends in gyms and fitness centers, presents statistics on obesity rates and physical activity levels in the UK, and examines factors influencing people's food choices and health behaviors. The research identifies opportunities to educate audiences on living a healthy lifestyle through tips and by addressing misconceptions about nutrition labeling and food marketing.
European Consumer Attitudes To Dieting An Update On Contradictory Dieting MiAndre Britto
European consumers have contradictory attitudes towards dieting. While many want a healthy lifestyle and criticize size zero models, celebrities remain body icons and many still seek quick fixes like diet pills. Surveys show most women diet but rates vary by country, and children are also increasingly dieting. Governments promote healthy lifestyles but diet products remain popular. Consumers say they want natural diets but many still use pills, fasting or other unhealthy methods to lose weight quickly.
This document debunks common health myths and provides the facts about them. It addresses the myths that drinking 8 glasses of water per day is necessary for hydration, that consuming foods high in cholesterol raises blood cholesterol levels and increases heart disease risk, and that eggs, shrimp, and cheese should be avoided due to their cholesterol content. The document finds that while some health organizations recommend around 8 glasses, the body regulates hydration on its own and thirst is a good indicator. It also determines that dietary cholesterol has little effect on blood cholesterol and heart disease risk compared to other factors like saturated fat intake. Finally, it notes that eggs, shrimp, and cheese all provide health benefits from nutrients like omega-3s, vitamins, and prob
The document proposes ways to improve First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign to reduce childhood obesity. It suggests increasing taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages to reduce consumption and fund education initiatives. It also recommends requiring chain restaurants to post calorie counts on menus to help consumers make healthier choices. Further, it proposes restricting marketing of unhealthy foods to children.
Dr. Michael J. O’Connell, New Hampshire commented that there is another study apparently showing that heavy diet soda consumers suffer more from obesity. And of course the media interprets this as cause and effect. It ain’t.
See: https://michaeloconnellmdnh.wordpress.com/2015/06/26/diet-soda-and-obesity/
This document provides summaries of several recent health-related studies and articles, including: 1) Loneliness and depression are associated with TV binge-watching; 2) Combining certain antibiotics and heart medications can double the risk of sudden death in seniors; 3) Many prepackaged toddler meals and snacks contain high levels of salt and added sugar.
Lifestyle factors such as diet, obesity, smoking, and lack of exercise have a significant effect on health. Poor diet and lack of exercise are the main causes of rising obesity levels in the UK, where over half of adults are overweight. Obesity rates are higher among lower social classes and have increased health costs. Improving diet and increasing exercise levels are important for addressing health inequalities.
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1. Study says exercise doesn't help weight loss
What's This?
New editorial slams the so-called health halo around sugary drinks.
Image: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire /Associated Press
By Blathnaid HealyUK2015-04-23 12:05:15 UTC
LONDON -- A team of British cardiologists have said it's time to "bust the myth" that regular
exercise tackles obesity.
The strongly-worded editorial in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, published in the May edition
of the journal, says you can't outrun a bad diet and that although regular exercise reduces the risk of
developing a number of health issues such as heart disease, dementia, some cancers and type 2
diabetes, it doesn't promote weight loss.
Worldwide obesity has doubled since 1980, according to the World Health Organization, with 600
million people globally categorised as obese. In the UK obesity affects one in four adults, according
to the NHS.
The NHS defines obesity as adults who have a Body Mass Index of 30 or over.
2. The authors of the study say the public is "drowned by an unhelpful message" from the food industry
that obesity is caused entirely by a lack of exercise, going so far as to describe the tactics used as
"chillingly similar" to those employed by big tobacco companies when the links between smoking
and lung cancer were first revealed.
"The tobacco industry successfully stalled government intervention for 50 years," they say. "This
sabotage was achieved using a 'corporate playbook' of denial, doubt, confusing the public and even
buying the loyalty of bent scientists, at the cost of millions of lives."
Study takes aim at sugary drinks.
Image: Lewis Whyld/PA Wire/Associated Press
The food industry has also shifted the conversation to simple calorie counting, the authors write. But
it's the source of calories that matters, the editorial says, arguing that sugar calories promote the
storage of fat and make people more hungry, while calories that actually come from fat make a
person feel full.
3. The authors point to a study in the academic journal Nutrition that says the single most effective
way to counter obesity is to restrict the intake of carbohydrates.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SK1GQNzTkU
The editorial also strongly criticises sugary drinks, saying the association between "junk food and
sport, must end." It calls on the British government to put a tax on sugary drinks and ban the
advertising of junk food as well as saying gyms shouldn't sell the beverages.
http://www.wordreference.com/enit/exercise
In a statement emailed to Mashable, Britain's Food and Drink Federation strongly rejected
comparisons with the tobacco industry, calling them "absurd and offensive".
"Britain's food and drink manufacturers are proud of their long track record of working to help
improve UK diets and promote healthier lifestyles. But they're not complacent, recognising the scale
of the obesity challenge in the UK," the statement says, pointing to the introduction nutrition
information on food packaging and a push towards a reduction of salt usage.
It says that the benefits of exercise aren't industry hype or conspiracy.
"Yes, companies are taking action to highlight the importance of physical activity. However, they
recognise that where they can have the biggest impact is in helping people to achieve a balanced
diet," they say.
The NHS currently advises that people trying to lose weight should eat a balanced, calorie
controlled diet and take up activities such as fast walking, jogging, swimming or tennis for up to 300
minutes per week.
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