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Because of the desire for the look of an even glowing suntan and at the same time the defined dangers of incorrect or harmful exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun, there has long been a search for a product which will allow the look of a tan with none of the skin damage. In the 1920’s German chemists discovered a chemical compound known as dihydroxyacetone (DHA) which worked on the dead skin cells amino acids to darken them to a brown color.

After tests in the 1970’s, the Food and Drug Administration approved the chemical for use as an external tanning agent on humans. It was found to have no harmful effects when applied as specified. However, companies which brought out products using DHA as the active ingredient such as QT (Quick Tan) by Coppertone were less than successful in convincing Americans to use the product. The problem with using the commercial rub on sunless tanning products is that it was difficult to apply them evenly and difficult to reach all parts of the body. They also tended to darken to a fake-looking orangey tan.

With the popularity of tanning booths, people were once again able to maintain a tan year-round without spending time outdoors, but the time involved in working on a smooth even suntan was more than some people were able to devote. Once again, Dihydroxyacetone, a glycerin derived vegetable product was enlisted. The product was proved safe, permanently approved and readily available. It was the application process which needed to be changed.

This application process technology had a breakthrough when spray tan booths were developed, usually in conjunction with regular tanning booths, which use ultraviolet lights. In just a matter of minutes, a client could step into a booth and be sprayed with the DHA substance which might be under various brand names. The spray dried quickly on the skin and resulted in a smooth even tan that wasn’t fake in appearance.

There was a flurry of health concerns with spray on tans until studies were completed which proved the safety of DHA so long as it was applied externally. The warning that the product was not safe for mucous membrane such as the inside lining of the nose and throat, the eyeballs, of the mouth; was the part of the message that did not get heard adequately. DHA provides health concerns with spray on tans because of the danger of inhaling the spray, of getting the spray on the eyeballs or hair, or of accidentally ingesting the spray.

Polan and Taylor’s “Journey Across the Life Span” was the first growth and development text designed specifically for the LPN student. With their new third edition, they continue to provide the most reliable and comprehensive content for applying health promotion to the clinical setting. This user-friendly updated edition includes new photos and illustrations, and expanded resources for educators to guide students to better understand the demands of their future roles with patients through all stages of the life cycle.

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In spite of growing areas of hunger, malnutrition and starvation, the world is in the midst of an epidemic of obesity. Health concerns for fat don’t stop with just the heart and the digestive system. Morbid obesity is the cause of a whole range of illnesses and symptoms and a high potential for death.

For every ten pounds of additional fat over eight additional miles of blood vessels must be developed, and then the blood must be pumped through all the extra miles. This can put an insurmountable strain on the heart, leading to weakened heart muscles, poor circulation throughout the body and constant fatigue.

Fat deposits on the inside of your arteries add to the poor circulation and put additional strain on the already overworked heart. Excess body fat early in life particularly can cause loss of elasticity in blood vessels which is considered an early warning sign of heart disease.

Health concerns for fat include emotional stressors. A poor self-image in many extremely overweight people can lead to isolation, depression, and sometimes suicidal tendencies.

High blood pressure or hypertension is one of the related conditions often found with obesity. When you add high blood pressure, reduced elasticity in the blood vessels and clogged arteries, it becomes a set of symptoms usually associated with stroke.

Excess trans fats in the diet can result in reduced oxygen carrying capacity of the blood, which in turn starves the brain and other organs of the necessary blood supply to perform their functions.

Diabetes and obesity are another of the health concerns for fat.

When used in the sense of dietary fat, the picture is even grimmer. Even if the fat does not make you fat, excess amounts of certain types of fat in your diet can crease a multitude of symptoms ranging from heart disease to gout. It has long been recognized that saturated fats are not good for you, but you may cut down on saturated fat and still be in trouble because of the level of trans fats you are consuming.

Those who are concerned about fat in their diet may switch to vegetarian or even vegan meals in an effort to prevent the high level of fat in the diet. Generally a vegetarian diet combined with moderate exercise will solve both the overweight problem and the dietary fat problem. Care should be taken to ensure that adequate nutrition is provided with all types of diets.