...Leading a healthy lifestyle in today's temptation-filled society is slightly more challenging than in previous generations, however there are still many ways to lead an active and health conscious lifestyle. Exercise, diet and sleep are the most basic elements there are to living a healthy life. If these three simple factors can be kept in check constantly then it is very simple to live healthily. A good diet is the most crucial part of this and the phrase 'you are what you eat' really rings true. Healthy Diet Water is very important. A lot of people allow themselves to become dehydrated without realizing. Once you become thirsty, it is too late. The best way to keep yourself hydrated is to drink 8 glasses a day. By always having some water to sip you can improve your concentration and feel a lot better and energetic. Fruit and vegetables should also be eaten regularly and combined into meals whenever possible. They provide the main minerals and vitamins that the body needs and help in making you feel fit and active. Exercise is also crucial as it keeps the Metabolism working and feeds the blood cells with oxygen, which helps keep the body feeling energized and fresh. However, this does not mean gym work or rigorous exercise, which is a common misconception. Something as easy going as walking and stretching daily can be very beneficial as it keeps weight down, maintains flexibility and helps to boost self-esteem. With a healthy body, comes a healthy mind. Effective...
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...Designing survey questions on food-related issues Question design toolkit based on a theory of behavioural change Jo d’Ardenne, Sally McManus, Julia Hall Designing survey questions on food-related issues: Question design toolkit based on a theory of behavioural change Jo d’Ardenne, Sally McManus, Julia Hall October 2011 Prepared for the Department of Health Contents Acknowledgements ............................................................................................ Executive summary ........................................................................................... 1 Introduction ............................................................................ 1 1.1 1.2 Background and aims .................................................................................................... 1 The Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) ...................................................................... 2 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.3 Why use the Theory of Planned Behaviour? ............................................ 2 What is the Theory of Planned Behaviour? .............................................. 3 Strengths and weaknesses of the Theory of Planned Behaviour ............. 6 Outline of report .............................................................................................................. 6 2 Mapping existing survey questions to TPB constructs ....... 8 2.1 2.2 Review of longitudinal surveys ..................................
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...The PRECEDE-PROCEED model provides a comprehensive structure for assessing health and quality-of-life needs and for designing, implementing, and evaluating health promotion and other public health programs to meet those needs. PRECEDE (Predisposing, Reinforcing, and Enabling Constructs in Educational Diagnosis and Evaluation) outlines a diagnostic planning process to assist in the development of targeted and focused public health programs. PROCEED (Policy, Regulatory, and Organizational Constructs in Educational and Environmental Development) guides the implementation and evaluation of the programs designed using PROCEED.” (http://www.answers.com) One of the major causes of health related deaths in America today is cardiovascular disease. We live in a society where the majority of the families have parents working full time jobs in order to make ends meet. Parents don’t have time to cook healthy meals and fast food, in a majority of cases, is the answer for quick meals. Because of these factors School Age children often have a poor diet; consumption of soda, candy and fast food is the diet of choice. School Age children are spending more time in front of TV, computers or gaming devices than ever before. Combinations of poor diet and lack of activity is a major factor in childhood obesity. Childhood obesity will be presented as a topic and we will assess the need for this issue in the community. By discussing this topic it will help in the reduction of childhood obesity...
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...BIOS140: Week 4 iLab – Nutrition Name: Adriana Arroyo 1. (5 pts) Food Groups: Using the information found on mypyramid.gov, identify the recommended daily allowance for each of the five food groups below, for your age and gender. Include the URL below for the location you found this information. Food group | Recommended daily allowance (RDA)**Include units (cups, ounces, etc.) | URL | Protein | 6 oz | https://www.choosemyplate.gov/SuperTracker/myplan.aspx | Dairy | 3 cups | https://www.choosemyplate.gov/SuperTracker/myplan.aspx | Fruits | 2 cups | https://www.choosemyplate.gov/SuperTracker/myplan.aspx | Vegetables | 3 cups | https://www.choosemyplate.gov/SuperTracker/myplan.aspx | Grains | 7 oz | https://www.choosemyplate.gov/SuperTracker/myplan.aspx | 2. (10 pts) Food intake diary: Record the food and amount eaten. Include the units (cups, ounces, etc.). NOTE: It is not necessary that the food diary be from three consecutive days. Meal | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Breakfast | 1 cup of Cherrios with ½ Nonfat Milk and 1 whole banana | 1 cup oatmeal with 1 Bagel thin | 1 cup oatmeal with 1 Bagel thin | Lunch | 1 whole mango | 1 whole peach | 1 whole mango | Dinner | 4 oz Salmon with 2 cups salad and 1 tbsp of Caesar dressing | Panda Bowl with chow mein and orange chicken from Panda Express | 2 Gorditas with ½ cup requeson | Snack(s) | 1 whole peach | 1 whole peach | 1 whole peach | Other | 1 cup of coffee with 8 Marias Gamesa cookies |...
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...their goals. Usually the best place to start is with themselves, by having figuring out their current fitness status. They need to also evaluate the exercises and activities they have been doing and improve their programs that will help make improvements towards their goal. Fitness and wellness isn’t all about working out, the individual needs to work on a diet plan and ways to control metabolic functions. Exercise and eating healthy are inseparable and come hand & hand with one another. Many people in the United States have struggled to eat healthy and also stay with a work out routine, which has resulted in an increase in obesity in America. Good health is just as important as fitness is, so it is important to create a good balance in order to achieve a high quality of life. To get a full understanding on where you stand on your health and fitness levels, you should regularly assess yourself. There are some specific attributes that an individual should check often to properly judge where they stand on their health and fitness levels. Doing an assessment on your fitness level is a great way to find out how healthy you are and your physical abilities. Before you start any exercise program, it is best to start by doing an assessment so that you know your fitness level before proceeding. Muscular strength and endurance is one of the first things you should check because it is apart of your everyday life, such as walking. According to Livestrong.com, “Muscular strength is...
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...1119 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC T6E 3H3 Phone: xxx-xxx-1024 Email: xxxxxx_k@hotmail.com January 27, 2013 Mr. James Weaver, Chief Executive Officer Gold's Gym International 125 E. John Carpenter FWY, Suite 1300 Irving, TX 75062, United States Dear Mr. James Weaver: BUSINESS INNOVATION PLAN FOR GOLD’S GYM Gold’s Gym International has been credited as one of the best performing companies in the fitness industry. The company has been able to cope well with changing trends, while remaining competitive. However, due to an increase in the number of fitness clubs, it is currently faced with a lot of competition. In response to this competition, Gold’s Gym International has opened new facilities in various locations, and has also renovated existing gyms to provide its members with cutting-edge equipment and a better environment. I believe that this is a critical time for you and for the company in order to continue to enjoy long-lasting success well into the future. On behalf of Sage Consultants, I have done some research and found various ways that the company can improve its performance through innovation and adapt to the changing market. Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this report. Sincerely, xxxxxxxxxxxxx Lead Consultant Current Situation Gold’s Gym International (Gold’s) is an international fitness company that was established by Joe Gold in 1965, and has evolved to become one of the largest in its industry. The company focuses...
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...Executive Summary Given the rise in the amount of obese children and adolescents in the United States, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) will implement a campaign to promote in helping our society combat and prevent obesity. The AAP will implement a mobile app to track and promote a healthy lifestyle and to help spread awareness among parents, children, and teenagers. The mobile app will track participants’ goals by observing their meals, exercise patterns, BMI, weight, surveys, etc. The AAP is a leading and respected non-profit organization with its goal of being “dedicated to the health of all children.” In helping AAP implement the program, various school districts, health clubs, the YMCA, Microsoft, physicians, and other companies will assist by donating various items and services. The bulk of the campaign will focus around the mobile app with news, achievement awards, and goal progress. The objective of the mobile app is to draw the participants to actively use the program since it is readily available on their mobile phone. With the ease of use of the mobile app and proper advertisement, the program will spread awareness about obesity but also help promote adopting a healthy lifestyle. In conjunction with...
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...the March/April 2011edition of the American Journal of Health Promotion, when employers consistently offered a wellness program to their employees, findings of health care costs rose at a 15 percent slower rate among wellness program participants than a comparison group. The study, which focused on Highmark employer wellness group wellness programs, showed a savings of $332 per participant. This indicates that substantial savings may result for group customers once a worksite wellness program is established. Highmark is a health benefits provider which serves 4.7 million members in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and is one of the largest Blue Cross/Blue Shield independent licensees in the U.S. The results prove that keeping employees healthy is not only good for the business, but also for a company’s bottom line. The study also indicates that even small interventions, like online programs, can help have an impact on healthcare costs for those that participate. Highmark’s study evaluated the impact of, not only worksite wellness programs, but also smaller interventions, such as on-line programs, for 3 or more years. Participants of the wellness program were more likely to pursue preventive services, such as physicals, mammograms and cancer screenings, than their comparison group counterparts. Short-term, preventive care measures may cost employers more,...
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...2 ½ cups with banana | 2eggs and toast | Lunch | Protein shake | Protein shake | Protein shake | Dinner | Talipia (4oz) corn on cob | Wings (zaxby’s) (7oz) | Grill chx strips (8oz)(steamfresh veggie pasta) | Snack(s) | Banana | nothing | popcorn | Other | | | | 3. (5 pts) Determine the average amount of each food group that you consumed over the three days above. Food group | Average intake**Include units (cups, ounces, etc.) | Difference from RDA**Indicate if you ate more or less than the RDA and the quantity. Include your units. | Protein | 19 ounces | more | Dairy | 2 cups | equal | Fruits | (180 calories) | more | Vegetables | 543 calories | less | Grains | 15 ozs | less | 4. (5 pts) Design healthy meals for one day, per the recommendations of www.choosemyplate.gov, taking into account foods that you like. Meal | Item and amount | Breakfast | Oatmeal w/ banana | Lunch | Grill chx...
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...determine whether the way the food is displayed and arranged might influence the choices kids make. Carolyn gave the directors of dozens of school cafeterias specific in- structions on how to display the food choices. In some schools the desserts were placed first, in others last, in still others in a separate line. The location of various food items was varied from one school to another. In some schools the French fries, but in others the carrot sticks, were at eye level. From his experience in designing supermarket floor plans, Adam sus- pected that the results would be dramatic. He was right. Simply by re- arranging the cafeteria, Carolyn was able to increase or decrease the con- sumption of many food items by as much as 25 percent. Carolyn learned a big lesson: school children, like adults, can be greatly influenced by small 1 2 INTRODUCTION changes in the context. The influence can be exercised for better or for worse. For example, Carolyn knows that she can increase consumption of healthy foods and decrease consumption of unhealthy ones. With hundreds of schools to work with, and a team of graduate student volunteers recruited to collect and analyze the data, Carolyn believes that she now has considerable power...
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...the five years since Kellogg Co. and its agency, Leo Burnett Worldwide, devised the Special K Challenge diet plan, it's blossomed into the company’s No. 1 brand, with an estimated $500 million in global sales.” Kellogg’s value opinions about their products very highly as the feedback from customers are the most important. As a socially responsible company they aim to nourish their consumers, employees, customers, communities and the environment so that they can continue as a company. Kellogg’s have created strategies, governance structures, corporate policies, commitment statements and codes of conduct that help to embed corporate responsibility into their everyday operations. To encourage people to speak their opinions Special K set up a shop in London with the release of their new cracker crisps. When people tweeted their opinion they were able to receive a free low calorie snack. DietsInReview.com release reviews, facts and information about the Special K diet. And in the end they say if you want to ‘jump start the weight loss’ then it’s a good idea. Then with in this website Special K users were able to leave their feedback which had a range of opinions saying how good the diet plan was and how well it worked. Over all they were ‘happy with the outcome’. The main discussion also included the fact that ‘it doesn’t help you lose weight but it does help you stay healthy’, anomalously said someone from dietsinreview.com. Kellogg's (also Kellogg, Kellogg Company and Kellogg's...
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...Adipex can be addictive 4 Simple Tips For Effective Weight Loss Strategy when designing a weight loss strategies it is imperative to set a goal which is realistic. Setting unrealistic goals means you cannot achieve them and this will discourage you. Discouragement will lead to lack of confidence and motivation. How can you put your body under so much pressure which is unable to bear. Actually it is not practically possible to lose 5 pounds every week on a consistent basis. By applying unhealthy means or by decreasing water intake you can achieve this in your first week but you cannot continue this process. This does not mean that you cannot set those goals which are not challenging. Losing 25 pounds of body weight in six months is also challenging if you do it in a healthy way. Moreover by adopting healthy lifestyle and consuming balanced diet with exercises you can lose weight without much effort. You simply need to create a deficit of to 300 cal....
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...programs from the daily routine. Our society has become one that is fast paced and many people have come to rely on fast food to feed his or her family because it is convenient and easy. Many parents are also working more because of the downhill spiral of the economy in the recent years. Another reason that children are becoming obese is because parents are not forcing children to go outside and play, rather the parent uses any of the game systems, computers, and television to keep his or her children happy. This is becoming a huge epidemic with so many children being overweight or obese. I am designing a program to promote a healthier living program and educate teenagers on making better health choices for themselves. According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (2008), between 16 and 33% of children and adolescents are obese. Unhealthy weight gain due to poor diet and lack of exercise regularly is responsible for over 300,000 deaths each year. Generally a child is not considered overweight until he or she is 10% above what his or her height and body type. Obesity starts between the ages of five (5) and six (6), and adolescence. Studies have shown that children who remain obese between the ages of 10 and 13 will more than likely become an obese adult. Obesity can be caused by genetics, biological, behavioral, and cultural factors. If a child has a parent who is obese then he or...
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...Health Promotion Elva Cantu 09/08/12 Health Promotion Health promotion is helping people take charge of their body in order to obtain the best health possible. It is learning to balance physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual health. Lifestyle change is encouraged through awareness and through an environment that supports good health practices. The purpose of health promotion is to encourage good health behaviors and improve living and working conditions which will then enhance a better quality of life and reduce premature deaths. There are three levels of health promotion prevention which include primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Primary prevention is an action taken before there is any onset of disease and it removes the possibility that the disease will occur. Positive health is promoted and encouraged which in return, enables an individual to lead a productive life. Secondary prevention is an action taken to stop the progress of a disease at its beginning stage and prevent complications. It is in the domain of clinical medicine. It is less effective and more expensive than primary prevention. The third level is tertiary prevention which provides measures to reduce or limit disabilities and impairment caused by disease and bad health. It lessens suffering and helps patients adjust to the conditions. There are various theories on how to implement health promotion which targets behavior change. Elder et al....
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...structure of the human genome is like having a complete manual needed to make the human body. The challenge to scientist now will be to read the contents of the manual’s content, understand how the parts correlate, discover the genetic basis for health and the pathology of diseases that plague human beings. Genome based research, will eventually enable researchers to develop efficient diagnostic tools, to understand the health needs of individuals, based on their genetic makeup and help in designing effective treatments for diseases. Personalized analysis based on individual genome, may lead to a powerful form of preventative medicine that will be able to learn about risks of future diseases, based on the DNA analysis. Health care professionals like the physicians, doctors, nurses and genetic counselors, will be able to work with patients and focus their energies on things that are likely to maintain health for a person (Lander, 2011, p.190). That may as well mean lifestyle changes or diet it might also mean medical monitoring. Through understanding of the molecular level of how diseases like schizophrenia, diabetics and heart diseases come about, new generations of interventions that are more efficient and precise that today’s interventions may be formulated. Cancer is among the most devastating ailments in the society today. It is a random killer and has given a face in the millions of its victim’s each year. People nowadays fear that they already know the prognosis every...
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