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L392-Survey Monkey Draft Questions
The term “planetary health” has been described as the health of human civilization and the state of the natural systems on which it depends. How accurate is this definition?
Planetary health calls urgent attention to the extensive degradation of the planet for human advancement. How concerned are you about the current pace from governments regarding planet protection?
The term global warming and climate change are now used as buzz words in academia and other circles. How damaging is this practice to overall planetary health and related outcomes?
More people are aware of planetary health issues now than they were a decade ago owing to the attention brought by climate change. Do you agree with this statement?
How concerned are you regarding the challenges facing the field of planetary health?
How concerned are you about the future in relation to the state of natural systems?
Is focusing on global warming and climate change more important than discussing how best to manage the scarce resources and balancing such with economic prosperity?
When involved in efforts to solve planetary health issues, how often, in your opinion, are people and organizations successful?
How well will the planet recover on its own from the various problems caused by humans?
How safe would you feel if the government builds a nuclear plant a few blocks from where you live?
Do you agree that there is a need for the world to rethink the energy issue vis-à-vis the environment and planetary health?
How willing are you to make changes to your current lifestyle in order to reduce the damage to the planet?
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Nutrition and Diets for College Students in the United States.
The study will examine the Nutrition and Diets for College Students in the United States. Increased cases of obesity and overweight have been reported and observed mainly among the adolescents and young adults. The most recent data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System confirmed that a greater percentage of the 18-24 year olds are obese and overweight. The life of college students is characterized by tremendous changes; the now young adults are no longer under the strict care of their parents or guardians and they have to make responsible choices that affect their day- to-day lives and nutrition is a core component. Studies report that most college students engage in risky health behaviors, which include unhealthy eating habits that get worse as the college years progress. It is essential for college students to develop healthy eating habits that will translate to better health and attainment of optimal body function.
The central purpose of this study, is to critically examine the diets and the nutrition that college students have. Reviewed studies have demonstrated that there is a need to examine the nutritional requirements of college students, their eating habits, knowledge on diet and nutrition, healthy behaviors, management of their weight as well education on diet and nutrition. Based on the discussion the following hypotheses were proposed.
H1: The importance of eating healthy will be positively influenced by individual social demographic, food-environ perceptions and the objective food environment.
H2: Moderators also positively influence the dietary outcome in students.
H3: The environment influences the dietary and nutritional outcome in students.
The study variables will include Independent and Dependent variables. The Independent variables will be Diet, nutrition, states, and the cities. Independent variables can be discussed as controlled inputs while the dependent variables represent the outcome resulting from the inputs. In the study the dependent variables include; College student, age and sex. The individual level covariates include the individual socio-demographics, which may be defined as age, gender, race, ethnicity, education, income, and household cohabitants.
The independent measures will be subjected under a 7-point bipolar scale. The questions for the variables will be generated from SG Sapp and HH Jensen’s (2012) research study. The diet variable will be measured using three designed questions (was your diet in the last one week higher or lower in nutrition value? How healthy have your food choices been in the past two weeks? In the period of the last two weeks how often, have you made healthy food choices?) The importance of having an healthy diet will be measured with the following questions. The questions will be framed, as how is it important for you to have a meal rich in nutrition? In addition, how does nutrition influence how you shop for your food?
The dependent variables were measured using the following questions does being in college influence your health food choices? the variable on gender will be covered when the participants tick whether they are male or female on the questionnaire. The demographic characteristics section in the questionnaire will majorly measure the dependent variables.
Discriminant validity analysis will be conducted to test the correlation of the measurements and concepts in question as well as the observation of Pearson correlation between independent variables. In addition, a test to test for biasness as information is being obtained from a single group of students will be conducted the utilization of the measure or coding scheme is necessary as it enables the research to give a numeral value to the variables making the research efficient and effective. The study went by the research ethics and codes and ensured no research ethics principle was compromised especially when dealing with the population and for the integrity of the study.
Site and Ownership
The Strathfield Synagogue: An Assessment of the Architectural Value and Significance
Site and Ownership
Strathfield Synagogue, 19 Florence Street, Strathfield is the subject of this narrative. The Strathfield Synagogue was established in 1949 for the local Jewish community that had occupied a small part of the community since 1942. The building has a historical significance and relevance in the way it documented a dramatic increase in the population of the Jewish community in the post war era, and the consequent expansion into the Sydney Suburbs. In Western Sydney, the Strathfield Synagogue highlights the development of the local area as a notable centre for the local Jewish community and to document the growth of the Hebrew community since the 1950s. the building shares some important highlights and memories with survivors of the Holocaust who arrived in Strathfield in the 1940s. The prominent immigrant community marked by the Strathfield Synagogue is a historical blessing, as it showcases the movement of people, their settling, and the way they transferred their cultural heritage abroad. Events such as the World Wars and the Holocaust helped to shape their status and their settling at the site.
Religious and Ritual Space
In another view, the building carries religious and ritual value as a daily reminder of the worship practices of the Jewish communal circles in the Western Sydney region. Currently, the social and cultural significance of the building is that it is an ongoing association with the Strathfield District and the local Hebrew Community. The latter has greatly reduced in number. The building features memorial plantings and plaques in commemoration of the Jewish victims during the war and the Holocaust. It also features individuals linked to the Strathfield local congregation. The core values of the space and the traditions linked to the building are also a significant part of the local community. It is one of the last standing post war artefacts in Australia, representative of a small part of a small group of the Jewish community and the international style of synagogues. Additionally, the building is designed by emigrant architects adding on to the beauty and architectural scene of western Sydney.
Cultural Significance of the Building
The culture of the entire Strathmore District is forever impacted by the presence of the Strathfield Synagogue. The Hebrew culture impacted the local area through enriching the religious and communal practices. While the community has largely diminished, the impact is still relatively felt through the presence of the Synagogue and the architectural diversity it brings. On August 2013, the synagogue was closed down. The reason for the shut down was a dwindling congregation as the local Jewish community moved away to other areas including Sydney’s suburbs or the north shore. What was once the heart of a significantly vibrant Jewish community made up of migrants after the Second World War had come to a gradual end. Inside the synagogue, there was a memorial to all the Jewish victims who suffered during the war with a commemorative wall that had a list of the families who lost people to the Nazis. There were no more people attending the service at the synagogue and no prospect of future generations attending. As a result, the synagogue was sold off to local investors. While the building is now under different ownership due to a lack of enough congregants to run a synagogue, its true spirit as a Jewish heritage site remains to date. The history and significance of the building has not been affected by the change of ownership but rather the cultural significance in terms of how it welcomed a group of Jewish migrants into Australia and provided a warm reception including taking in the religious and cultural display of the Hebrew people still stand.
Significance of the Project
This is a very interesting part of this project. I found that there were aspects of opposition in the mid-20th century relating to the settling of the Hebrew emigrant community. This is interesting seeing that the community is now an integral part of the history of the area. In this writing, I will take on a narrative structure, to present and discuss the issues and facts relating to the building and its immediate environment. In regard to connecting, communicating and establishing relationships with the community, I will take on a direct approach, citing relevant studies and making sure to point out significant points. Regarding the site, I found that the Strathfield Synagogue is a key part of the community, one that deserves to be mentioned in the architectural scene.
Symbol of Culture
The Strathfield Synagogue is in itself a symbol of culture and religion in the area. It represents the arrival and settling of Jewish migrants into Australia after the war. The memorial wall and its significance both to the Jewish people in the area as well as the Australians who played a vital role of welcoming the migrants and giving them a new home remain to date. It is interesting to note that the influence of the Jewish community through the Strathfield Synagogue will be felt years from today. Even as a majority of the Jewish families have moved to other areas all over the country, the overall effect of the synagogue as a symbol of culture, as a mark of an era, and as a show of humanity will remain in the hearts of the local people.
Conclusion
It is important to note that the surrounding urban design and context did not influence the way the synagogue was created. Although it no longer serves the same purpose today as it were intended, it is still an independent building with a life of its own. The religious rituals, their significance, and the importance of the synagogue as a mark of the Jewish culture remain embedded in the lives of the community members. In this project, the significance of the Strathfield Synagogue has been explored, including a review of its religious and cultural roles in the area it is located. It is revealed that the space has served more than its immediate users to become a symbol for the entire community.
Gibson, Elizabeth. “Architectural Projects: 1480-Strathfield Synagogue Heritage Assessment.” (2014): 1-189