Diet pills are designed to be used only for approximately 6 months. After that time, the body will generally begin to develop a tolerance for  them. If the body develops a tolerance, the pills will become virtually useless. That is why they should not be considered a long term weight loss solution. Note, by the way, that the title of this article is "A simple weight loss program", NOT "An EASY weight loss program".

There is an old saying that says it is worth working for anything worth having. However, in today's society, it sometimes seems that the emphasis is, if not "something for nothing", at least "much for a little". People are looking for pills, potions, fad diets, whatever they think it will take to create a healthy and permanent weight loss so they can live happily ever after.

Write a formal MLA formatted paper reviewing the idea of the frontier contrasting Lewis and Clark with the article provided: Frontiers: Future Trends in Synthetic Biology A Report.  

Contrast Lewis and Clarks purpose with the current frontier research currently being conducted in Synthetic Biology.   Include in your discussion: What is the idea of the frontier similar, is it similar to Lewis and Clarks perspective of nature and the frontier, what is one of the new frontiers discussed in the article, how might it impact nature?

Write a minimum of 5 paragraphs and typed in MLA format.

Philosophy and Ethics in Public Health

Select one of the following questions to answer in this discussion and address all points:

1. Do you agree that the philosophy of social justice is preferable to the philosophy of market justice? 
   • Advocate for a change that you believe will improve public health.
   • Investigate and use properly cited evidence to support your assertions.
   • Include an opposing viewpoint.
2. What is an example of a measure that would improve public health but that might limit some peoples freedom?
   • Identify which population or populations would benefit.
   • Identify which population or populations could potentially be harmed.
   • Investigate and use properly cited evidence to support your assertions.

Visit the Web site for the Office of Minority Health (linked in Resources). Choose a health topic that relates to social determinants and respond to the following: 

• Which topic did you choose and why did you choose it?
• How does your chosen topic related to a social determinant? 

Leading Causes of Death In the United States

Use Healthfinder.gov news items (linked in Resources) to complete the following:

• Identify the three leading causes of death in your state.
• Discuss how each cause of death is connected to a social determinant in the required readings.
• Note if certain populations have higher death rates based on the social determinants.

Which Sectors in Public Health Need More Focus?

Based on your studies thus far, identify a health sector in which increased attention is needed to improve the public health system.

In your post, answer the following questions:

• Why would focus on your chosen sector help improve population health? Cite evidence that supports your argument.
  • For example, increasing public health financing encourages research and development of a larger public health system.
• What are the upsides and downsides to increased focus on the sector you chose?

Core Functions of a Public Health Agency

Complete the following, referring to the links in Resources for help as needed:

Research the epidemiology department of your state health public agency.

• What are the requirements to be an epidemiologist in your state?
• What are the responsibilities of an epidemiologist?
• What is an example of a public health case in your state in which an epidemiologist was involved?
• How was the case resolved?