The fat and lipase content of the blood following fat feeding and during increased muscular work

Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of ArtsNOTESummary: 1. The fat content of the blood inoreases after a meal rich in cotton seed oil fat. 2. Cotton seed oil fat is more slowly digested than cream fat. 3. The lipase content of the blood increases after a meal of cotton seed oil fat. 4. The fat and lipase content of the blood show marked variations from the normal during musoular work and in the period of rest following work. 5. The changes in the fat and lipase occur so correlated in the various animals that they justify the conclusion that lipase is part of the mechanism controlling the distribution and utilization of fat during increased metabolism due to muscular work. 6. The variations in both fat and lipase are smaller and occur at later stages of exercise in old animals. 7. The variations in the fat content are affected by the nutritional condition of the animal and the degree of exercise. 8. The lecithin variations in the blood are parallel to the blood fat variations during work. 9. The cholesterol in the blood shows marked percentage changes during work.Includes bibliographical references (pages 64-69)

Dementia And The Role Of Occupational Therapy: American Occupational Therapy Association Fact Sheet

Dementia results from impaired cognition, due to damage to the brain. The majority of dementia cases (60% to 80%) are classified as Alzheimer’s disease (Alzheimer’s Association, n.d.). The signs of dementia generally include, but are not limited to, decreased short term memory, decreased problem solving skills, decreased perceptual skills, and personality changes. The onset of dementia is gradual, and the course of the disease spans several years or more. In Alzheimer’s disease, the person progresses through several stages that roughly coincide with reverse developmental levels, with those in the final stages being completely dependent on others. Occupational therapy practitioners, through their academic curricula, expertise in activity analysis, and work with older people in various settings, address dementia as a condition that affects occupational performance. Practitioners can educate family members, concerned others, and even those in the early stages of the disease about dementia and its functional implications. Occupational therapists evaluate persons with dementia to determine their strengths, impairments, and performance areas needing intervention (Schaber & Lieberman, 2010). Although remediation of cognitive performance is not likely, the person may demonstrate improved function through compensation or adaptation. Occupational therapy practitioners also assist care providers to help them cope with this difficult, and yet often rewarding, role

Staying Sharp: The Cutting Edge Of Research On Cognition And Aging

Workshop PowerPoint presentation given June 11, 2015, for the 25th Maine Geriatrics Conference in Bar Harbor, Maine. Presentation reviews the latest evidence on cognition and aging. While there is an overwhelming amount of data out there, it is crucial to be informed consumers so the information can be used to enhance one\u27s own life and the lives of others. As people age, changes occur in the brain that can impact learning, memory, and overall daily performance. However, techniques based on promoting preserved skills, embracing new learning, and providing contextual adaptations can be used to improve overall performance. Workshop presentation included active learning activities through the lens of occupational therapy intervention.https://dune.une.edu/ot_facpres/1001/thumbnail.jp

A Study Of The Life Adjustment Problems Of A Group Of Students In The Como Junior High School Fort Worth, Texas

INTRODUCTION Youth is a time of conflict# The more disturbed the environmental conditions in which the adolescent finds himself as he is struggling for self-realization, the greater will be the possibility of inadequate or undesirable development. Adolescent must progress successfully from dependence upon adult protection. toward personal decisions making for adolescents\u27 freedom of behavior. This transition, if it is to be effective, must be gradual, since the adolescent at one and the same time needs both a feeling of security and an opportunity for self-expression and self-determination. Too much and too suddenly gained liberty finds the adolescent unprepared to meet it, and thus he may become a prey to undesirable influences. Adult overprotection or domination of the teenage boy or girl during this period may lead to resentment, confusion, or arrested development. In the present society, one of the major crises of growing up occurs with the coming of puberty and throughout the period of adolescence, popularly known as the Teenage. . If the question, then, is asked, Who are teenagers? the answer may be found in this explanation given by Crow. Some teenagers are tall and some are short. Some are stout and some are slender. Some are graceful and some are awkward. Some are well dressed and well-groomed, while others are sloven and unattractive in appearance. Some are strong and healthy, and some are weak and puny. Some seem to be mature beyond their ages and others are still children. There are those among them who swing along in the full glory of adolescent strength and beauty, with chins up and dreams of conquest in their eyes. Others with timid feet and bowed heads appear to have difficulty in keeping up with the procession; as if bewildered and fearful of what is ahead

Quality of Life and Aging: Exploring the Paradox of Well-Being

During the past 50 years, quality of life is a construct that many researchers have studied. Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants often claim to improve the quality of their clients\u27 lives. Making note of references to quality of life in the occupational therapy literature, one could gather a list of hundreds of articles. However, in the occupational therapy context, the term quality of life rarely is defined. The words quality and life are easy enough to discern, but the meanings behind the words seem to vary with author. Sometimes, quality of life has been described in vague terms, such as well-being, or as the lack of something, such as the absence of disease or pain. In occupational therapy, quality-of-life improvements sometimes are equated to improvements in self-care or other functional skills. When working with older adults, the concept of quality of life becomes particularly problematic because society tends to promote the idea that quality of life decreases with age because people suffer from the consequences of aging. It is hoped that this article provides occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants with information that refutes these common societal perceptions and will assist practitioners in designing interventions that are even more data meaningful and more client centered

The Spirit Driven Church

The authors focus on three initiatives of Christian leadership, all addressing the nature of the relationship between God and Christian leaders. For his part, God fills us with his Spirit, God calls us to walk in his Spirit, and God empowers Spirit-filled leaders to lead by the Spirit. For our part, we are to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind; we are to choose God as our source of our control rather than our own self-interest (i.e., our flesh); and we are to stay dependent on God for leading and empowering. Leaders are called to return to a love-based, dependent and obedient walk with Christ

Thinking Like a Scientist: A Thematic Analysis of Students\u27 Experiences at the SACNAS Research Conference

The underrepresentation of minority students in STEM fields is a concern in today’s society. Research suggests that identity plays a major role in students’ ultimate success within these fields. Using identity theory as a theoretical framework, this study explores the ways in which identity affects the academic careers of underrepresented students in STEM. The participants of this study consisted of undergraduates from various colleges and universities around the United States that attended the SACNAS 2010 research conference. Thematic analysis was used to identify four overarching themes from a set of narrative responses collected after the event. The identified themes include (1) motivation and future endeavors, (2) networking, (3) experienced others, and (4) disadvantaged backgrounds. These themes were analyzed to further understand the importance that identifying as a scientist has on students in STEM

The Spirit Driven Church

The authors focus on three initiatives of Christian leadership, all addressing the nature of the relationship between God and Christian leaders. For his part, God fills us with his Spirit, God calls us to walk in his Spirit, and God empowers Spirit-filled leaders to lead by the Spirit. For our part, we are to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind; we are to choose God as our source of our control rather than our own self-interest (i.e., our flesh); and we are to stay dependent on God for leading and empowering. Leaders are called to return to a love-based, dependent and obedient walk with Christ

When the Challenges of Aging and Visual Impairment Collide: Working Together to Build a Toolbox of Rehab Ideas of Best Care for Older Adults

Workshop/presentation by Regi Robnett, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA, professor in the UNE Department of Occupational Therapy and Kathy Clarrage, COMS, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the State of Maine. Given at the North East Chapter of the Association for Education and Rehabilitation for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NEAER) conference, this presentation encouraged health care providers to work as a team to care for older, visually impaired adults. The professional audience included orientation and mobility specialists, vision rehabilitation therapists, low vision specialists, administrators in the field of blindness, social workers in the field of blindness and vocational rehabilitation counselors.https://dune.une.edu/ot_facpres/1000/thumbnail.jp