Nutrition_and_Fitness_Paper

Leonard Barker SCI/100 Nutrition and Fitness paper October 27 2010 Michelle Ferguson The first thing I need to explain my current fitness and nutrition habits, will I think that I am in a ok shape just a little bet over weight but I do lots of walking, some days I walk around eight to ten miles, so during the week I can average around fifty miles for the week, Now my nutritional habit needs a lot of work because most of the time I do not eat breakfast in the morning but I do a lot of snaking during the night, I eat a lot of red meat and vegetables, not a lot of fruits even though I know that they are go for me, I do not eat sea food or fish do to the fact that they make me sick. Know I need to explain some of the health risk associated with obesity, know according to the reading “overweight and obesity is a major health problem in the united states most people who are overweight or obesity need to reduce their calorie intake and to increase their physical activity” (© The McGraw−Hill Companies, 2008) From chapter 14, “ the percentage of American adults that are overweight is about 66 percent including approximately 32 percent are obese the most significant risk factor of obesity is type 2 diabetes It says that 90 percent of type 2 diabetes could be prevented if people adopted a heather lifestyle behavior. Obesity is associated with unhealthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels, impaired heart function, and death from cardiovascular disease. Other health risks include hypertension, many kinds of cancer, impaired immune function, gallbladder and kidney diseases, skin problems, impotence, sleep and breathing disorders, back pain, arthritis, and other bone and joint disorders. Obesity is also associated with complications of pregnancy, menstrual irregularities, urine leakage (stress incontinence), increased surgical risk, and psychological disorders and problems (such as depression, low self-esteem, and body dissatisfaction)”. (McGraw−Hill Companies, 2008) The three new fitness habits that I should incorporate in to my lifestyle are one is to Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator, two Do at least one chore every day that requires physical activity: wash the windows or your car, clean your room or house, mow the lawn, rake the leaves, and three take study or work breaks to avoid sitting for more than 30 minutes at a time. Get up and walk around the library, your office, or your home or dorm; go up and down a flight of stairs Now let look at three nutritional habits that I need to incorporate into my lifestyle like Consume a variety of nutrient-dense foods within and among the basic food groups, while staying within energy needs. Control calorie intake to manage body weight .and Increase daily intake of foods from certain groups: fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products. “ Following these guidelines promotes health and reduces risk for chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, osteoporosis, and obesity.” (McGraw−Hill Companies, 2008) With these habits for nutrition a high intake of calories can lead to weight gain over time a man’s activity level decreases as he ages. To reduce chronic disease risk, men should focus on increasing their consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to obtain vitamins, minerals, fiber, To help manage body weight and prevent gradual, unhealthy weight gain, engage in 60 minutes of moderately to vigorously intense activity on most days of the week. To sustain weight loss in adulthood, engage daily in at least 60–90 minutes of moderate physical activity. (McGraw−Hill Companies, 2008) References The McGraw−Hill Companies, 2008 Nutrition Basics Insel−Roth: Core Concepts in Health, 10th Edition chapter 12 The McGraw−Hill Companies, 2008 Nutrition Basics Insel−Roth: Core Concepts in Health, 10th Edition chapter 14 The McGraw−Hill Companies, 2008 Nutrition Basics Insel−Roth: Core Concepts in Health, 10th Edition chapter 13