Sentences with phrase «during physical activity by»

Calculate how many calories burned during physical activity by taking into account frequency, intensity and duration of the workout.

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For many athletes, solid food is sometimes difficult to digest during rigorous physical activity and it can take some time to be assimilated by the body.

In an editorial accompanying the study, Russell Pate and Dr. Jennifer O'Neil of the Department of Exercise Science at the University of South Carolina said the study showed the «need to learn ways in which the doses of physical activity provided during youth sports and activity programs can be most effectively increased by modifying the manner in which the practices and contests are conducted... [such as] by changes in instructional practices that produce greater emphasis on keeping youth active while they learn individual skills and team strategies.»

The policy put a premium on nutrition lessons, physical activity and healthy food choices by students and parents who volunteer to feed them during school parties and meetings.

During this Gymkhana favorite, your child will be introduced to a fun - filled variety of physical, social, and creative activities by experienced professionals.

In addition to the direct health benefits of exercise, by engaging in physical activities we become more attune with our bodies which obviously carries great advantages during pregnancy and childbirth.

Dieting combined with physical activity significantly reduced the mother's weight gain during pregnancy by an average of 0.7 kg compared to the control group and lowered the odds of the mother having a caesarean section by about 10 per cent.

Researchers tracked each participant's physical activity during selected times over seven days and considered socio - demographic factors — including household income, highest level of education attained by parents living in the household and median household income.

Valine helps prevent the breakdown of muscle by supplying the muscles with extra glucose for energy production during intense physical activity.

Creatine supplementation works by increasing phosphocreatine (PCr) stores within the muscle, allowing for quicker regeneration of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the body's source of energy.3 This is important for any physical activity that requires a rapid energy source during high - intensity explosive exercise, and it's why creatine is so important for performance.

It is unknown whether higher physical exhaustion observed during sleep loss in our study will translate to lower physical activity levels and more positive energy balance in the social — behavioral environment, as suggested by other laboratory findings (37, 38).

Urinary problems may occur during menopause, and they are signified by an involuntary loss of urine, especially during physical activities.

Intrigued by recent findings that neuron firing rates in the regions of mouse and fly brains associated with visual processing increase during physical activity, UC Santa Barbara psychologists Barry Giesbrecht and Tom Bullock wanted to know if the same might be true for the human brain.

Each trial was separated by 14 d, during which subjects maintained their habitual level of physical activity and their normal diet.

For example, nitrogen balance and basal metabolic rate were preserved in premenopausal women who consumed a higher protein diet (1.4 g · kg − 1 · d − 1) during a 10 - wk period of negative energy balance induced by dietary restriction coupled with a modest increase in physical activity (15).

The website shows how, even with busy schedules, kids can be active during recess, classroom activity, physical education, intra - and extra-mural sports, after - school programs, and by walking or biking to and from school.

Students in treatment schools engaged in physical activity during recess that was, on average, more intense than the physical activity engaged in by control students.

A hike in the woods can also be relaxing and the chemicals released by the body during physical activity have been proven to brighten moods and increase mental clarity.

• Confer with parents to determine their specific requirements for in - home care for their children • Note down significant information regarding children including meal times, nutritional issues and behavior management challenges • Engage children in conversation to determine their likes and dislikes, and their individual personalities • Create and implement core care plans according to the specific requirements of each child • Oversee children while they are playing or sleeping to ensure their physical and emotional wellbeing • Prepare delicious meals according to the specifications provided by parents, and ensure that children partake their food on time • Develop and implement healthy and age - appropriate activities for assigned children • Provide immediate and well - placed intervention during emergencies, concentrating on the safety of assigned children

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Created a set of rules to ensure the safety and wellbeing for participants, decreasing the number of complaints • Acquired funding worth an entire year's activities through exceptionally well - placed outreach sessions and activities • Rehabilitated 12 elderly participants suffering from chronic depression by encouraging their involvement in outdoor activities • Saved an elderly participant from harm by recognizing early signs of a stroke during a physical activity and immediately acquiring help

GRANGER HIGH SCHOOL, Killeen, TX (6/2009 to Present) Basketball Coach • Assess students to determine which ones have the physical stamina and training to meet the selection criteria • Interview students to decipher their comprehension of the game beyond mere game play • Select students based on academic and physical performances • Create and implement core basketball programs and enroll the right athletes for it • Conduct coaching sessions by providing individual attention to each team member • Coordinate scouting activities and ensure that all team members are on the same page during training sessions • Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of athletes to support the image and reputation of the alma mater • Plan and implement coaching sessions for individual athletes to assist them in overcoming their specific shortcomings • Arrange for tournaments with schools and other competitive tours and ensure that team members indulge in extra practice to live up to expectations • Arrange for uniforms, basketball supplies and correlating equipment to be procured from registered vendors

VIBRA HEALTHCARE, Cordova, TN (1/2011 to 5/2012) Volunteer Counselor • Interviewed patients to decipher levels of mental disorders • Provided counselling services by exercising patience and tolerance to patients» reactions • Monitored patients to determine efficacy of treatment and maintained corresponding notes for the designated mental health doctor • Engaged patients in extracurricular activities (both physical and mental) to provide them with an outlet • Handled adverse situations by employing tact, especially during times of severe distress at the patients» part

• Demonstrated expertise in adapting classroom activities, assignments and materials to support and reinforce classroom objectives • Hands - on experience in assisting students by applying and removing physical therapy appliances and enabling them to access their electronic communicators • Qualified to monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments such as lunchrooms, bus stops and playgrounds • Adept at providing support in implementation of student behavior plans to ensure effective and safe student learning

JAMES SCHOOL, Shamrock, NJ 6/2011 to 6/2012 Special Needs Assistant • Assisted the teacher in creating and implementing effective lesson plans for each child • Provided support in building a sympathetic environment in the classroom • Helped the teacher apply safety measures to ensure the physical wellbeing of each student • Created individual student records and managed documentation on each student • Helped the teacher supervise the students during recess and outdoor activities • Assisted the teacher in assessing and evaluation each child by providing them with observational feedback

• Encouraged students to set and maintain high standards of achievement while comprehending and attending to their disabilities • Employed a variety of instructional techniques to assist students in grasping concepts taught in class • Observed students for signs of distress or physical ailments and ensured that their needs are immediately addressed • Assisted students in grasping concepts taught in class by providing them with support in using Braille and hearing aids • Created resources and materials to aid in teaching concepts in class • Oversaw students» activities in playgrounds and during lunch hours to ensure their comfort and wellbeing

• Provided physical support to residents including grooming, washing, toileting and bathing • Made beds, changed linens and coordinated efforts with laundry staff to ensure constant supply of bedsheets and towels • Assisted residents in moving around by providing physical support and pushing wheelchairs • Responded to emergency situations by performing CPR and First Aid • Assisted residents during outdoor activities and provided companionship

• Proven record of effectively looking after animals in shelters and facilities to ensure their physical and emotional wellbeing • Highly experienced in observing animals» appearances and activities for general physical conditions and obvious signs of illnesses • Well - versed in handling cleaning and disinfecting activities, to ward off potential diseases and ailments • Demonstrated expertise in restraining animals for check - ups and medicine administration, while ensuring that they remain comfortable and safe • Proficient in determining the type and amount of food required for each animal under care, and effectively creating correlating meal plans to meet their nutritional needs • Adept at washing, brushing and clipping animals» coats to ensure that they remain clean and healthy • Well - versed in providing treatment through mouth and IVs and contacting vets to secure treatments • First - hand experience in up - keeping animal pens and stables by ensuring that they are sanitizes on a regular basis • Focused on ensuring animal safety during transport between facilities by following set rules for animal care and transport • Qualified to provide first aid to animals in instances of emergencies to ensure their safety and wellbeing • Exceptionally talented in providing education to pet owners regarding the physical and emotional care of animals

• Assist residents in handling day to day tasks such as bathing, toileting and grooming • Turn mattresses, change linen and replenish supplies in the room and bathroom • Perform food service functions such as serving food trays and assisting residents in partaking food • Provide residents with emotional and physical support • Wheel residents to doctors» appointments, therapies and recreational activities • Assist nursing personnel in implementing core patient care plan • Answer call lights in a timely manner and respond to emergencies in accordance to facility rules • Operate and maintain facility equipment by ensuring appropriate use and storage • Help families in understanding the nature of disease or disability and provide them with a shoulder to lean on during distressing times

Regarding the child, the importance of the intrauterine and early postnatal environments for metabolic programming and modifications of the epigenome is increasingly recognised, 12 — 14 particularly for metabolic diseases such as obesity and diabetes.15 Thus, GDM is related to macrosomia at birth (> 4 kg), to excess body fat and (central) obesity and to insulin secretion in infants and children, the obesity being in part mediated by maternal body mass index (BMI) or birth weight.16 — 23 Intrauterine exposure to GDM also doubles the risk for subsequent type 2 diabetes in offspring compared with offspring of mothers with a high genetic predisposition for type 2 diabetes, but with normal glucose tolerance during the index pregnancy.24 Maternal prepregnancy overweight and excessive gestational weight gain also predict high birth weight and adiposity during infancy.12 25 This is highly relevant, as up to 60 % — 70 % of women with GDM are overweight or obese before pregnancy.26 Finally, maternal lifestyle behaviour such as a high fat diet or lack of physical activity during pregnancy can influence offspring adiposity independent of maternal obesity.12 27

Along with representatives of several other national organizations, Hall discussed the valuable role of out - of - school time (OST) programs in supporting children's wellness by improving physical activity and healthy eating during the OST hours.

We found that the risk for displaying physical aggression during adulthood was significantly increased by the combination of low MAOA activity and exposure to early trauma.

In the present study, we explored the psychological and neural underpinnings of attachment - induced safety by examining whether viewing an attachment figure during a threatening experience — receiving physical pain — led to increased activity in a neural region associated with safety signaling and a corresponding reduction in the threatening or distressing experience of physical pain.