Chocolate: Behind its bad rap

Chocolate: Behind its Bad Rap Chapter One - Introduction to the Problem Introduction to the Problem In today's society, chocolate is everywhere. It seems that people have developed a love-hate relationship with chocolate. According to the US Department of Commerce, the average American ate 11.7 pounds of chocolate in the year 2000. American adults ranked chocolate as the most-craved food and as their favorite flavor by a three-to-one margin. (Mustad, 2001) Throughout the world exists a society of chocolate lovers. While Americans consume an average of nearly 12 pounds of chocolate per year, we are not the biggest fans. The British eat 16 pounds each and the Swiss, inventors of milk chocolate, consume the most yearly at 22 pounds per person. However, while people love it, they can't help feeling a pang of guilt when eating it because over the years, chocolate has gotten a "bad rap" as being an unhealthy food. However, recent research is slowly unraveling the hidden truth about chocolate - that it might actually be beneficial to a balanced diet. (Bloom, Mustad) Despite its name, a typical "milk" chocolate bar provides less than 10 percent of the daily recommended amount of calcium. But, surprisingly, a government survey shows that chocolate and products containing chocolate make substantial contributions to our daily intake of copper, an essential mineral

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EFFECT OF MOISTURE ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NYLON

EFFECT OF MOISTURE ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NYLON REPORT BY FAIZAN ANWER HOZEFA NAJEEB PROJECT ADVISOR YASSER JAFFER PREFACE Nylon emerged as commercial thermoplastics after the Second World War following their remarkable wartime success in the textile field. The large scale production of Nylon plastics grew mainly from the adoption of conversion methods and equipment already used for other thermoplastics, together with the availability of relative cheep raw material for bulk manufacture of the polymers. In this report an attempt has been made to present, a broad but balance picture of present day Nylon plastics technology. The topics follow the sequence adapted for monographs on plastic materials in this report and cover raw materials, polymerization techniques, and properties with an historical introduction and testing. While the emphasis is largely based on the effect of moisture on Nylon 6. In discussing properties necessitate is emphasized to obtain the reliable design data to exploit the unique combination of properties possessed by Nylon. In compiling this report a large number of references were consulted, and those from which data were selected for inclusion are listed at the end of the report. SUBJECT Moisture as a matter of fact affects the polymer in respect to their properties and other areas as well, as water molecules may enter the structure

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heal and social unit 2

Positive and negative factors affecting health. A person's well-being is affected by number of different factors. There are positive factors and negative factors which will affect a person's life. The main positive factors are: a balanced diet, regular exercise, supportive relationships, adequate financial resources, stimulating work and leisure activity, use of health monitoring and illness presentation services like holiday, use of risk management to protect individuals and promote safety. The main negative factors are genetically inherited disease and conditions, substance misuse including illegal drugs, solvent tobacco, smoking and lots off alcohol intake, an unbalanced diet, unprotected sex, social isolation, poverty, inadequate housing, unemployment, environmental pollutions. Explanation on positive and negative factors. A balanced diet must contain carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals salts and fiber. You will need the correct proportion of the above products to make it a balanced diet. Nutrients Unit of measure Daily values total fat grams(g) 65 saturated fatty acids grams(g) 20 cholesterol milligrams(mg) 300 sodium milligrams(mg) 2400 potassium milligrams(mg) 3500 total carbohydrate grams(g) 300 fiber grams(g) 25 protein grams() 50 A good balanced diet will provide energy and nutrition for growth and development. You should

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I will look at six existing products which are already available and evaluate how the consumer is informed about what ingredients it contains, I will also evaluate the accuracy of the information about how to store, reheat and serve the product.

I will look at six existing products which are already available and evaluate how the consumer is informed about what ingredients it contains, I will also evaluate the accuracy of the information about how to store, reheat and serve the product. I will assess how well the packaging meets the need for cost, appeal, ease of preparation, nutrients, packaging, labelling and existing packaging. The key points I will consider is: * The target the group it is aimed at. * Evidence from research on what people want * Design Brief and the need- what is needed by target group * Legal requirements regarding packaging and labelling. I will be looking at what the expectations are of the product, the way in which the product is manufactured and promoted to the consumer and whether it is topical. Beef Curry with Rice This is an example of an existing foreign product which is available at a supermarket called Iceland. . The weight is 400g. 2. It has a best before date. 3. There is a guarantee of satisfaction that the product is not made with genetically modified ingredients. 4. Ingredients- the main ingredients are beef, rice, tomato, onion and creamed coconut. 5. Nutritional information 6. Preparation and how to cook 7. Name and address of manufacturer 8. Barcode 9. storage details So the packaging has all the legal requirements for labelling of the food product and

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Sectoral Strategies for Export - The Indian Textile Industry: The Road Ahead…

Sectoral Strategies for Export The Indian Textile Industry: The Road Ahead... Lavanya Swaminathan EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The global textile industry is set to undergo a significant transformation. On December 31,2004, the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC) will expire, and with it the quota system for international trade in textiles and clothing will no longer be used to govern international trade. By 2005, all quotas on clothing and textiles will have disappeared. As a result, the textile industry in India is going to face greatly increasing competition after 2005. Much of this competition will come from China, whose high capacity to produce textiles is held back today only by the ATC quota system. As in many other countries, India's textile sector is one of its oldest industries and tends to be more traditional in terms of organization and business practices. The traditional nature of the textile sector is going to be a significant barrier to India for stepping up its performance after the elimination of the quota system. Recently, India has been very successful at supplying the global service economy, which has not required the robust build-up in physical activity that textile trade requires. India's industrial sectors have grown at a modest rate in the 1990s, although at a slower pace compared to the previous decade. In contrast, its services and information-based

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My aim of this experiment is to recognize which material is the greatest sound insulator along with reasoning.

A LEVEL PHYSICS COURSEWORK In this physics coursework, I have been asked to carry out a practical of my selection and to develop it. I have chosen to investigate insulation of sound, and I would conduct this by adding a variety of materials and by adding three layers of insulation inserted within a cardboard box. I would determine which material is the finest sound insulator by means of a decibel meter. I want to investigate sound insulation, by placing a CD player into a cardboard box along with different materials, one by one, adding the layers on and detecting the sound through a decibel meter. PLAN: Aim: My aim of this experiment is to recognize which material is the greatest sound insulator along with reasoning. I will accomplish this by investigating the sound level through the addition of a range of materials enclosed into a cardboard box and then measuring the level of sound produced. Method: I had firstly planned to measure the level of sound produced with the addition of the materials I will use. Therefore I will be able to attain the level of sound, from the different materials I insert into the cardboard box, and therefore predict and evaluate the best insulating material. Here is how I thought of achieving this, Firstly I will gather my apparatus which are required to conduct this experiment. These include a range of four insulation materials, and

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Globalisation and regulation of food risks. A theoretical overview.

Globalisation and regulation of food risks. A theoretical overview. Paper for the Conference in Chiang Mai 'Changing environmental governance in Asia. Globalization industrial transformation and new state-society relations'. 11-12 October 2003 Peter Oosterveer Environmental Policy Group Wageningen University1 Abstract. As globalisation process covers more and more aspects of life and includes food, it becomes increasingly important to develop consistent theoretical perspectives on this process. In this paper I will first identify different theoretical views on globalisation and build on the views of Giddens and Castells to analyse the globalisation of food production and consumption. This will lead to the identification of structural tensions in the regulatory options in this globalising agri-food networks. The concept of agri-food networks is introduced to analyse the tension between global and local regulation of food production and consumption. . Introduction. Regulating the environmental consequences of food production and consumption as well as the safety of food is no longer the sole responsibility of independent national states. The development and implementation of the regulation of food is increasingly influenced by processes in other, sometimes distant, places. Global trade, including food trade, has grown rapidly during the last decades leading to a search

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The Future of Graphic Arts I. Introduction The role of a graphic designer can be seen as wide ranging and adaptable

The Future of Graphic Arts I. Introduction The role of a graphic designer can be seen as wide ranging and adaptable, the influence can extend from that on the direct client, to in some cases, society in general. Graphic design is not a new art form. We can argue that as long as there has been art there has been graphic design. However, for many decades, and even centuries, the term graphic designer was not applied to the practices if this art form. The term graphic designer was first used at the beginning of the twentieth century, and it is this era that can be seen to mark the beginning of the modern era of graphic design. It was in 1922 that first printed reference to this term can be found (WebCT, 2002). Since that time there have been many changes, social, political and technological, all of which have effected the perception of graphic design and the way it is both created and perceived. To understand where the art form may go in the future and how it could develop we need to look at the past. This is form this we will get a 'feel' of the sector and see how patterns emerge that reflect and art reflected by the different broader environmental aspects of modern life. II. The Early Twentieth Century This is not the beginning of graphic art, indeed there is a plethora of advertisements form the Victorian era that ay be seen as accomplished graphic art, with a history

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The task has been set to make a hole punch (used to punch holes in thin strips of aluminium) suitable for a student in key stage 3.

Situation and Design Brief Situation: At Exmouth Community College, Design Technology is a compulsory lesson for students in key stage 3 (years 7, 8 and 9). During the course the students will need to be able to punch holes in a variety of materials in order to join different components together - a hole punch is required to carry out this task. The task has been set to make a hole punch (used to punch holes in thin strips of aluminium) suitable for a student in key stage 3. The only constraints are the limited resources and tools within school (unless accessible out of school) and the 40 hour practical construction time limit. As there are no other requirements of the hole-punch, the task is very open-ended; relevant research must be carried out in order to ensure every aspect of the hole-punch meets and exceeds the specified requirements. Design Brief: I will design and make a hand operated hole punch (used to punch holes in aluminium) that will be suitable for key stage 3 students to enable them to make their own 'bolt-together' modelling kit. However, firstly, I will be carrying out research into the design and production of hole punches, a specification will then be written and I shall produce a variety of possible designs and finally develop one idea which will then be constructed. Intended Users When making my hole punch many different people need to be

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Baby and Toddler

Baby and Toddler 0-3 Years Baby Charlie is only eight months old. For the first few months of his life he obtained all of the nutrients he needed from his mother's milk. However, babies of Charlie's age are growing very quickly, and at about 6 months of age breast milk could no longer meet all his needs, and he was weaned onto solid foods. He is being encouraged to eat a wide variety of foods, and because eating habits can start to form at a very early age, his mother should be careful not to give him too many foods high in salt, sugar and fat, and she should remember not to add extra salt to his meals. 4-11 Years child Meet Olivia Tweedie. She is 5 years old and has just started primary school. Olivia is growing up very fast and needs a varied diet containing lots of nutrients to stay healthy and active. Protein is needed for growth, and iron is necessary for alertness in school. Calcium and vitamin D help her build strong bones and teeth, which she keeps healthy through regular brushing, and by avoiding too many sugary foods and snacks. Instead she eats plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables throughout the day, which provide her with a range of important vitamins and minerals. Her parents also encourage her not to eat too many fatty foods such as chips, as a high fat diet can lead to health problems in later life. teenage 2-18 Years This is Max. He is fourteen, and

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