Sentences with phrase «reduced effective support»

Economic forces and political choices have reduced effective support for families who struggle with drugs and alcohol, mental health problems, domestic violence and poor housing.

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Although it is now clearly demonstrated that the most cost - effective step for most utility companies and industries is to invest in more efficient equipment so as to reduce the use of fuel, the energy policy of the Bush administration, supported by prevailing preferences among economists, gives only lip service to this approach.

This highlights Ishida's unique offering and the company's ability to create packing line solutions that deliver on three critical customer requirements — to increase margins, reduce costs and enhance brand reputation — with equipment that ensures accuracy, reliability and effective automation backed up by the best after - sales service and support.

There is hope that the ministers will acknowledge the strong public health arguments and overwhelming public support in favour of traffic light labels and see this proposal for what it is: a highly cost - effective policy that is likely to reduce the health and economic burden of non-communicable diseases.

As policy makers seek to fulfill the Millennium Development Goal of reducing child mortality by two thirds by 2015, effective and comprehensive restrictions on marketing practices in order to protect and support breastfeeding are imperative.

Optimal breastfeeding for the first 2 years of life is the single most effective intervention to prevent child deaths worldwide.1 Breastfeeding saves children's lives, supports their growth and development, preventsmalnutrition, ensures food security for infants, protects maternal and child health, reduces financial pressure on families, supports loving relationships and increases educational attainment.

Questions to [email protected] 00:00 Chris's background 04:30 Conception and stress 06:30 The leadup to our pregnancy 07:45 Long term building projects 08:26 Cortisol 09:19 Low sex hormones 10:00 Female cycle 10:30 Progesterone 11:00 Estrogen 11:32 Luteal deficiency of progesterone and PMS 12:34 Julia's experience of PMS and diet change 13:40 Hormone testing is cheaper than IVF and may be more effective 14:00 The Adrenal Stress Profile test 14:50 Supporting adrenal function 15:24 Reducing stress 15:41 Dietary stress 16:00 Stabilizing blood glucose and insulin sensitivity 16:44 Pre-diabetes 17:00 Hypoglycemia, adrenalin and cortisol 18:00 Optimal blood glucose is 80 - 90 mg / dL 18:39 What to do about hyperglycemia 20:00 Empty carbs 20:33 Maximizing nutrient density 22:20 Does anyone really miss refined carbohydrate?

Both skilled and lay (e.g., peer) support have been shown to reduce the risk of suboptimal breastfeeding practices [8, 9] with face - to - face support being the most effective for EBF [8], but effective approaches and strategies to support in different geographic, cultural, and income contexts are still being studied.

Coaches, consumers and parents should be aware that while the STAR rating system suggests the purchase of specific football helmets, scientific evidence does not support the claim that a particular helmet brand or model is more effective in reducing the occurrence of concussive events.

The overall findings of this review, that breastfeeding support interventions have been shown to be effective in reducing the risk of cessation of any breastfeeding and of exclusive breastfeeding, are similar to the findings of other reviews (Rollins 2016; Sinha 2015).

Look at whether the plain packaging of tobacco products could be an effective way to reduce the number of young people who take up smoking and to support adult smokers who want to quit, and consult on options by the end of the year.

[79] «The new sustainable development goals adopted by the United Nations call for the international community to come together to promote the rule of law; support equal access to justice for all; reduce corruption; and develop effective, accountable, and transparent institutions at all levels.»

:: Urgently pay Edo State pensioners over 42 months outstanding pension benefits and entitlements from the over N29bn Paris Club refunds received by your government and meant for the payment of pension arrears and gratuities;:: Adopt a human rights policy of guaranteeing regular payment of pension benefits and entitlements so that pensioners and their families can live decently;:: Recognize the human rights of Edo State pensioners and ensure their full and effective enjoyment of those rights, as well as provide them with information to enable them to claim their rights;:: Treat all pensioners in Edo State as individuals with humanity and dignity and respect and promote their higher standard of living and improve economic and social conditions for all pensioners;:: Provide Edo State pensioners with proper support and assistance to alleviate their plight, including by ensuring informal, community - based and recreation - oriented programs for pensioners to help develop their sense of self - reliance and independence;:: Reduce opportunities for corruption in the spending of the Paris Club refunds

[172] Other unions have also faced calls from members to reduce financial support for the Party [173] and seek more effective political representation for their views on privatisation, public spending cuts and the anti-trade union laws.

In doing so, it is reiterating its support for a «war on drugs» mindset and a punitive drugs policy which all the evidence shows is not effective at reducing drug use.

While previous research supported the effectiveness of distraction during painful procedures, specifically needle pain, the investigators hypothesized that the new VR technology, an arguably more powerful and immersive intervention could be even more effective at reducing pain and anxiety.

«The findings on Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people further support plain packaging and health warnings as an effective strategy in reducing global tobacco use.»

The petition, which is the first organized by individual scientists in support of GM technology, yielded more than 1,400 signatures from plant science experts supporting the American Society of Plant Biologists» (ASPB) position statement on genetically modified (GM) crops, which states that they are «an effective tool for advancing food security and reducing the negative environmental impacts of agriculture.»

Poirier hopes that with further funding and support, his studies will lead to the development of drugs targeted to specific genotypes, making them safer and more effective and reducing side effects.

«Rather, there is a serious risk that the long and open - ended process to support new nuclear will continue — and this may distract attention from quicker, more effective measures to reduce UK carbon emissions and maintain energy security.

Additionally, omega - 3s help reduce inflammation and support joint health, both of which are critical for effective athletic performance.

The authors» suggestion that milk proteins may contribute to the reduced diuretic effect is also supported by other research concluding that «milk protein has been shown to be more effective for post-exercise rehydration than an isoenergetic amount of carbohydrate.»

Many people find this oil very effective to support wound healing and reduce scarring.

Hot water and lemon not only supports the effective functioning of your liver and kidneys but it also helps dispel gas to move it out of your system to reduce bloating.

Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties, which helps reduce joint pain; is an effective antidepressant; aids in digestion; helps to restore a healthy blood sugar balance; and supports healthy liver tissue and liver metabolism.

Therapeutic Yoga combines restorative yoga (supported postures), gentle yoga, breathwork, hands - on healing, and guided meditation techniques in such a way that it is an excellent choice for those who need something gentle yet effective for bringing the body into balance and reducing stress.

IV Vitamin Therapy has been used as effective therapy in preventative and anti-aging medicine in improving physical and mental performance, DNA replication, immune support, and reducing inflammation or oxidative stress at a cellular level.

They advertise themselves as effective for joint health support and for reducing the pain and swelling that come from exercise or repeated motion.

These healthy compounds reduce inflammation and support the liver, kidneys and bile production for more effective digestion.

way to relieve anxiety, and current scientific studies support this tea's long - time reputation as a stress reliever and nerve relaxant, showing it to be an effective way to reduce anxiety.

Adhering to these traditional concepts the US Department of Agriculture has concluded that diets, which reduce calories, will result in effective weight loss independent of the macronutrient composition, which is considered less important, even irrelevant.14 In contrast with these views, the majority of ad - libitum studies demonstrate that subjects who follow a low - carbohydrate diet lose more weight during the first 3 — 6 months compared with those who follow balanced diets.15, 16, 17 One hypothesis is that the use of energy from proteins in VLCKD is an «expensive» process for the body and so can lead to a «waste of calories», and therefore increased weight loss compared with other «less - expensive» diets.13, 18, 19 The average human body requires 60 — 65 g of glucose per day, and during the first phase of a diet very low in carbohydrates this is partially (16 %) obtained from glycerol, with the major part derived via gluconeogenesis from proteins of either dietary or tissue origin.12 The energy cost of gluconeogenesis has been confirmed in several studies7 and it has been calculated at ∼ 400 — 600 Kcal / day (due to both endogenous and food source proteins.18 Despite this, there is no direct experimental evidence to support this intriguing hypothesis; on the contrary, a recent study reported that there were no changes in resting energy expenditure after a VLCKD.20 A simpler, perhaps more likely, explanation for improved weight loss is a possible appetite - suppressant action of ketosis.

Work from Noland and Kearney (15) supported the results of Mohr (14) that localized exercise might be effective in reducing girth at that site (14,15).

Because of the effective use of the ketogenic diet in reducing seizures (see above), it has been suggested that it may also improve the clinical status in brain injury, especially by reducing the incidence of long - term consequences, such as epilepsy.79 Positive effects of a ketogenic diet have also been reported in reducing the cortical contusion volume in an age - dependent manner in an animal model of cortical injury, which is related to the maturation - dependent variability in brain ketone metabolism.92 These findings were also supported by the demonstration that a ketogenic diet reduced post-traumatic cognitive and motor function impairment, at least in a rat model.93

These findings support three earlier studies by Arciero's team that showed the PRISE protocol of protein - pacing with either whole food sources or whey protein supplementation, were equally effective at improving physical fitness, as well as decreasing total, abdominal and visceral fat, increasing the proportion of lean muscle mass and significantly reducing blood glucose, insulin and cholesterol levels.

Excluding Larson, who is woefully neglected in a role that reduces her to eying Marky - Mark's character rather than becoming a flesh - and - blood character (Larson is far more effective as a texting addict in Joseph Gordon - Levitt's amusing Don Jon), supporting performances feel inspired.

Instead, the pair suggested that reducing educational inequality may best be achieved through three strategies: Effective pre — K programs, effective school reform, and economic support Effective pre — K programs, effective school reform, and economic support effective school reform, and economic support programs.

Hoping to stem the defection of young, effective teachers, Breaux created the Framework for Inducting, Retaining, and Supporting Teachers (FIRST), which reduced the school system's teacher attrition rate by 80 percent.

Forty per cent of authorities responding to an NAO survey do not believe they have sufficient resources to provide effective support to schools and almost half of those authorities are planning to reduce the amount of staff time spent on support.

Since we find no support for the notion that schools reduced pupil - teacher ratios in order to counteract the potential negative impact of teacher retirements, we suspect that the teachers who took up the ERI were less effective than the ones who replaced them or than the ones remaining in the school.

Flexible funding enables schools with more challenging populations to gain access to more resources so they can take needed steps such as reducing class size, hiring more experienced and effective teachers, and implementing other programs and services to support students with greater needs.

Improved behavior leads to a healthier classroom atmosphere and reduced interruptions, and supports effective instruction that influences academic achievement.

The DfE's guidelines agree that «reducing the costs of managing and supporting a school's ICT infrastructure can make more effective use of available in - house technical support» and that «staff may be refocused away from purely technical support of a multitude of in - house systems towards supporting the uptake of the ICT and thus delivering improved benefits for the teaching and learning outcomes.»

A lighting system can also act as a simple, but effective means of reducing the opportunity for people to hide in the grounds and supports the capture of good quality images on a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system.

Those initiatives include; Let's Get Digital, a scheme to help schools get the most out of technology and incorporating groundbreaking projects with Microsoft and Google; DigiSafe, a centre of excellence for online safety; CyberProtect, founded to protect schools from security threats; SuperCloud which is about helping schools save money through the cost effective harnessing of next generation cloud technologies; SmartBuy, a commitment from LGfL to use its economies of scale to purchase technology and software for schools at a vastly reduced price saving schools money and allowing access to technology that might otherwise be out of financial reach; and Bridge the Divide which is about tackling inequality and supporting those most in need.

Allie Palmer, ex-teacher and training and support manager at MINTclass, discusses the importance of creating pupil seating plans and the role they play in significantly reducing the impact of pupil disruption, making teachers» lives easier and creating an effective learning environment.

While little impact - evaluation research exists on the efficacy of early - warning indicator systems in reducing the use of exclusionary discipline, implementation research suggests that if early - warning systems are not paired with a behavioral - support approach, they are unlikely to be effective.

«Importantly for schools in this climate, they will also save a huge amount on the cost of the usual direct delivery of these services — potentially up to 75 %; which represents a cost effective solution to reducing budgets.We will even support them to fundraise and increase awareness through our new Purple Day package.»

Some studies have shown that reducing the size of the lowest attaining groups and assigning high - performing teachers to these groups can be effective, as can providing additional targeted catch up support (see Small group tuition).

Topics include the use of disciplinary procedures such as Positive Behavior Intervention and Support and Restorative Justice as effective ways in reducing suspension rates, the impact of high suspension rates in the capacity of schools to attain better academic outcomes, and the high suspension rate of students suffering learning and emotional disabilities.

It is also important that we make these investments in a way that supports smart, effective assessments and reduces over-testing, including language requiring states to limit classroom time spent on statewide standardized testing.