Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Strap on a chinstrap to hold your mouth closed. Wear a mouth guard to prevent mouth breathing. Use a nasal dilator to hold your nose open.

Answer: A chinstrap is a simple device that may help you keep your mouth closed while you sleep. A chinstrap loops around the top of your head and under your chin, and is usually fastened with Velcro. If you find a chinstrap effective but uncomfortable, stick with it for a while. You may grow accustomed to wearing it with time. A chinstrap may be especially helpful for people who use a nasal-mask-style CPAP machine when they sleep. You can find a chinstrap at most major retailers. Plastic mouth guards designed to prevent mouth breathing, called vestibular shields, are plastic coverings you put in your mouth before sleep. A vestibular shield will force you to breathe through your nose. A mouth guard can also help prevent snoring from the mouth during sleep. Any mouth guard marketed as a device that can help prevent mouth snoring may help. These devices can be found at most pharmacies and large retailers. You may be sleeping with your mouth open because the airways in your nose are blocked or too narrow, making it difficult for you to breathe through your nose. If this is the case, you can wear a device called a nasal dilator while you sleep to help keep your nose open. You can find these nasal dilators over-the-counter at most pharmacies. There are four different types of nasal dilators: External nasal dilators are placed on the bridge of the nose. Nasal stents are inserted into each nostril. Nasal clips are placed over the nasal septum Septal stimulators put pressure on the nasal septum help open up nasal passages.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Write a personal statement Submit your standardized test scores and transcripts. Send your portfolio along with the rest of your application. Schedule an in-person interview. Stay positive as you wait for a response from the school.

Answer: that focuses on your strengths. Most schools require some type of personal statement or statement of purpose to go along with your art portfolio and application. Be sure to answer all of the questions that they ask, and focus on convincing the admissions panel that you're the best candidate for the school. If you're having trouble coming up with a response, talk about how you created some of the works in your portfolio. This will help you to focus on your goals and strengths as an artist, rather than your life story. Almost all higher education institutions require a standardized test score, like the SAT, ACT, or TOEFL. When you take the test and get your score, go online to select the colleges where you want to send your scores. Additionally, remember to contact your high school and request that they forward your transcripts to the college. If you haven't received confirmation that the school received your scores or grades, call the admissions office to confirm with them. If they haven't, go online and send the test scores again, or visit your guidance counselor for help with forwarding your transcripts. Once you've answered all of the questions on the application and attached all of the required materials, you can submit your online application. Remember to include your portfolio images and supplemental materials, as well. Depending on the school, you may be required to send your portfolio separately to a specific email address. Some more traditional schools might require you to mail your portfolio or present it in person. Be sure to check the school's website to get the right information. For some schools, the interview is the deciding factor for many candidates' applications. Be sure to schedule as soon as you're invited to do so, and prepare by talking about the works in your portfolio and what makes you a good candidate. In most cases, you'll schedule the interview online or through an administrator at the school. After you submit your application and complete your interviews, be patient while you hear back from the school. It can take up to 4 months before the school contacts you with their admission decision. If you're accepted, remember to pay your deposit to reserve your space as soon as possible. Don't get discouraged if you don't get accepted into your top schools. Go to the best school possible, or continue working on your art and reapply the following year.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Identify the risk factors of a zinc deficiency. Recognize the dangers of a severe zinc deficiency. Understand the dangers of too much zinc.

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Marginal zinc deficiency is relatively common, with about 2 billion people worldwide affected. Marginal deficiency results in poor growth, poor physical and mental development, and increased risk of infections. There are a number of risk factors for marginal zinc deficiency including: Premature and low-birth-weight infants or older breast-fed infants and toddlers who do not get enough zinc-rich foods Children and adolescents Pregnant and breastfeeding women, especially younger women Patients receiving a form of intravenous feedings known as total parenteral nutrition Malnourished or undernourished children and adults People with severe or chronic diarrhea Individuals with malabsorption syndromes or digestive and liver disorders People with Celiac disease, short bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis Alcoholics with alcoholic liver disease Individuals with chronic renal disease and sickle cell anemia Older adults (over 65 years) Individuals on specific medications that interfere with the absorption or function of zinc Strict vegetarians Severe zinc deficiency is relatively rare. It is usually the result of a rare genetic disease called acrodermatitis enteropathica. In these cases, symptoms include slow growth and development, delayed sexual maturation, skin rashes, severe diarrhea, deficiencies of the immune system, poor wound healing, poor taste sensation and poor appetite and clouding of the cornea. If you believe you have this disease, go see your doctor for tests. Though zinc is important for your body's overall health, you want to make sure you get the right amount. It is difficult to overdose with food alone usually an overdose occurs from taking too many supplements and/or taking supplements in addition to a high-zinc diet. Excess zinc can cause significant health problems including nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, cramps, diarrhea and headaches. High levels of zinc can interfere with copper and iron levels and this can cause copper and iron deficiency anemias. Always talk to your doctor and be aware the some multivitamins may include zinc.