Eating disorders

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Part 1

Eating disorders

They refer to a group of conditions defined by aberrant eating habits that may involve either inadequate or disproportionate food intake that may impair one’s physical and mental wellbeing. The most common forms of these disorders include anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder and anorexia nervosa. The exact causes of eating disorders are largely unknown although a combination of factors may be responsible for their development. These factors are biological which pertains to the biochemical and genetic make up of the individual, psychological, which include body dysmorphic disorder, and environmental ones that may reflect cultural, peer or parental influence on the individual. Although thought to affect only women, this gender bias has excluded men from diagnosis and treatment Eating disorders are increasingly becoming a scourge that need greater awareness and a proactive approach to conquer.

Benefits of playing a musical instrument

The Chinese philosopher Kong Fuzi said, “Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without”. There are numerous benefits of playing a musical instrument. Research has shown that temporal skills of children who are given musical instruction from a young age are more advanced than in those without the instruction. Playing in an orchestra improves the teamwork skills of the participants as well as their responsibility that is required to take care of an instrument. Hand- eye coordination and fine finger motor skills are greatly improved because they are integral to mastery of the instrument. All these in addition to the improved listening skills and mode of self-expression that music is, reinforce the gains of playing a musical instrument.

Part 2

The purpose for writing a paper about eating disorders would be to educate about the scourge that goes unnoticed, or is encouraged by others. The aim would be highlighting these disorders for what they are: medical disorders. They need more attention from non-medical people because society has played a major role in encouraging their prevalence. More awareness has to be created to provide the necessary assistance to those in society suffering from these disorders. The targeted audience for such a paper is members of society in positions to reach a large number of people especially youth. Such people include parents, peer counselors and local media personalities who have some influence over the opinions of a large number of people.

Part 2 C.

Eating disorders should be given more attention in terms of prevention.
Environmental and psychological causes of these disorders should be given more emphasis to help treatment.
Playing an instrument is a far better form of passing time compared to playing video games.
The aesthetic and psychological benefits of playing an instrument should be used as a basis for encouraging participation.

Part 3

Memos

TO: Chris Rivers, Designer

FROM: Sydney Brady, Designer

DATE: September 14, 2012

SUBJECT: Discussion of Project

I would like your assistance on the research project I am working on. A fresh perspective may help me make headway. We can meet in the afternoon in my office.

TO: James Thorton, Chief Designer

FROM: Sydney Brady, Designer

DATE: September 14, 2012

SUBJECT: Request for Assistance in the Project

I would like your assistance on the project I and working on. The development of the software is past the initial stages but I have encountered a problem concerning the execution of the design by the potential end-user. Your assistance is vital to the completion of this project. I am requesting an afternoon meeting, if possible.

TO: Will Thomas, President

FROM: Sydney Brady, Designer

DATE: September 14, 2012

SUBJECT: Request for Assistance on the New Project

I am requesting for assistance in the accomplishment of the current software development project that I am working on. I have encountered several problems as far as execution is concerned. Your input might enable completion before the set deadlines. I will call your office to schedule an appointment.

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