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Week 1: How Can We Feed a Growing World Population 1.1 Addressing Population Growth 1.2 Revelation vs. Scientific Method 1.2.1 Scientific Method 1.2.2 Understanding the Scientific Process 1.3 Social Media: The anti-scientific method? 1.4 Evaluating Scientific Resources 1.5 Climate, Weather, Soils and Stewardship 1.6 Weather and climate 1.7 Soils 1.7.1 Soil Loss 1.7.1.1 Urbanization at a closer look 1.8 Stewardship 1.8.1 Water Conservation Week 2: How Will We Increase Plant and Animal Production? 2.1 The History of Agriculture 2.1.1 The Role of Science in Modern Agriculture 2.1.2 Scientific Innovations Shaping the Future of Agriculture 2.1.3 The Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture 2.2 The Future of Food Production 2.3 Introduction to GMOs 2.3.1 Examples of GMOs 2.3.1.1 Pros of GMOs 2.3.1.2 Cons of GMOs 2.4 Advancements in Animal Production: Efficiency, Health, and Sustainability 2.5 Methods for Producing Higher-Quality Animal-Derived Foods 2.5.1 Factors Affecting the Health and Quality of Livestock 2.5.2 Impact of Breeding Practices on Productivity 2.5.3 Evolution of Production Systems 2.6 Scale of Animal Production 2.6.1 Importance of Animal Health 2.6.2 Considerations for the Use of Artificial Hormones 2.6.3 Trends in Consumer Preferences and Their Influence 2.7 Goals of Sustainable Agriculture 2.7.1 Which Type of Livestock is the Most Feed Efficient? 2.7.2 How Can You Improve the Efficiency of an Animal? 2.7.2.1 Feed Efficiency Ratio (FER) 2.7.2.2 Calculating Feed Conversion Efficiency 2.7.2.3 Wait a minute! Is beef really that bad? Week 3: How Do we Make Educated Food Choices? 3.1 The Purpose of Food Preservation 3.1.2 Food pathogens and Preservation 3.2 Understanding Food Waste: A Global Perspective 3.3 Making Informed Food Choices for Health and Sustainability 3.3.1 Optimal Eating Styles 3.3.2 Food Efficiency 3.3.3 Challenges and Considerations 3.4 Variety 3.4.1 Grain Group 3.4.2 Fruits and Vegetables Group 3.4.3 Dairy Group 3.4.4 Protein Group 3.4.5 Fats and Oils (lipids) Group Week 4: How Do We Promote Healthy Living and Prevent Chronic Illness? 4.1 Understanding the Foundations 4.1.2 Benefits of Physical Activity 4.1.3 Finding Your Ideal Training Heart Rate Range 4.1.4 Balancing Screen Time and Digital Devices 4.1.5 Promoting Mindfulness and Sleep 4.1.5.1 Mindfulness Practices for Stress Reduction 4.1.5.2 Prioritizing Quality Sleep for Vitality and Restoration 4.2 Promoting Long-term Health 4.3 Managing Chronic Diseases in a Growing Population Week 5: How Do We Care for Families from Birth to Death 5.1 Unveiling the Wonders of Reproductive Anatomy 5.1.1 Definitions: 5.1.2 Male Reproductive system 5.1.3 Female Reproductive System 5.2 Embarking on the Journey of Human Reproduction 5.2.1 Exploring Contraceptive Methods 5.2.2 Addressing Challenges in Reproduction 5.2.2.1 Female Infertility 5.2.2.2 Advanced Reproductive Technology (ART) 5.2.2.3 Male Infertility 5.2.2.4 Sexually Transmitted Diseases 5.3 Nurturing Relationships and Understanding Reproductive Health 5.3.1: Cultivating Healthy Relationships 5.4 Embracing the Journey: Understanding Aging and Promoting Well-being 5.5 The Demographics of Aging 5.5.1 Addressing Age-Related Health Issues 5.6 Promoting Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Quality of Life Week 6: How do we Build Emotional Resilience? 6.1 Unveiling the Landscape of Mental Health 6.2 Making Mental Health a Global Priority 6.3 Understanding Depression, Anxiety, and Addiction 6.3.1 Depression and Anxiety 6.3.1.1 - Lost connections 6.3.1.2 Boys Adrift 6.3.1.3 Girls on the Edge 6.3.1.4 A Shift in Parenting Techniques 6.3.2 Addiction 6.3.3 Messages of Support and Hope 6.3.4 Supporting Addiction Recovery 6.4 Nurturing Minds: Understanding Mental Illness and Promoting Well-being 6.4.1 Understanding Mental Illness 6.4.2 Embracing Positive Life Changes Week 7: How can we Prevent the Spread of Infectious Disease? 7.1 Understanding Infectious Diseases 7.1.1 Exploring the Work of Robert Koch 7.1.2 Categorizing Causative Agents and Routes of Transmission 7.1.3 Examining Disease Control Measures 7.1.4 Identifying Contributing Factors to Disease Incidence 7.2 Lessons from History: The 1918 Flu Pandemic 7.2.1 Understanding Pandemics: Insights from Epidemiology 7.2.1.1. The Black Plague 7.2.1.2 Antigenic shift 7.3 Exploring the Impact of Pandemics 7.3.1 Confronting the Challenges: Strategies for Managing Infectious Diseases 7.3.2 Opportunities and Challenges AheadQuestions and Tasks
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Common Elderly Health Issues and Interventions
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