Interview II – Answers Only
1. Exercise is very important in all age groups, but especially adults who are trying to maintain a good health while decreasing their risk for heart disease. The CDC recommends that adults get at least 2 and a half hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity that can include brisk walking, jogging, or running along with muscle-strengthening activities (CDC, 2015). Although the recommended time of exercise is 150 minutes each week, the adult can break up that time into smaller sessions such as 30 minutes a day for 5 days. A good rule of thumb to know if you are performing moderate-intensity exercise is if you are able to talk, but not sing (Brown et al., 2016).
2. According to the Institute of Medicine, the daily …show more content…
Households that have access to healthcare tend to manage their health problems better. Health literacy improves dramatically in households that have contact with a medical professional (HRSA, 2015). Adults who are aware of what is going on with their health are more likely to make lifestyle changes that can benefit them in the long run. It is important for adults to be able to engage in conversation about their health as well as make informed health decisions in order to improve their outcomes (HRSA, 2015). Physicians and other healthcare professionals can play a large role in educating their patients about what is needed to be done in each personal …show more content…
A shift in weight can occur at any point in time due to various reasons, but the one factor that can be monitored and managed is the intake of calories on a daily basis. A surplus will lead to the gain of weight in an adult whereas a caloric deficit will result in a loss of weight. If an adult wants to lose one pound of weight, then he or she must be in a deficit of 3500 calories (Brown et al., 2016). The American Heart Association recommends that an adult calculates their personal daily intake of calories then set a plan for losing weight (AHA, 2014). If an adult wants to lose one pound in a week then they must be in a daily deficit of 500 calories per day in order to reach 3500 calories in 7
1. Exercise is very important in all age groups, but especially adults who are trying to maintain a good health while decreasing their risk for heart disease. The CDC recommends that adults get at least 2 and a half hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity that can include brisk walking, jogging, or running along with muscle-strengthening activities (CDC, 2015). Although the recommended time of exercise is 150 minutes each week, the adult can break up that time into smaller sessions such as 30 minutes a day for 5 days. A good rule of thumb to know if you are performing moderate-intensity exercise is if you are able to talk, but not sing (Brown et al., 2016).
2. According to the Institute of Medicine, the daily …show more content…
Households that have access to healthcare tend to manage their health problems better. Health literacy improves dramatically in households that have contact with a medical professional (HRSA, 2015). Adults who are aware of what is going on with their health are more likely to make lifestyle changes that can benefit them in the long run. It is important for adults to be able to engage in conversation about their health as well as make informed health decisions in order to improve their outcomes (HRSA, 2015). Physicians and other healthcare professionals can play a large role in educating their patients about what is needed to be done in each personal …show more content…
A shift in weight can occur at any point in time due to various reasons, but the one factor that can be monitored and managed is the intake of calories on a daily basis. A surplus will lead to the gain of weight in an adult whereas a caloric deficit will result in a loss of weight. If an adult wants to lose one pound of weight, then he or she must be in a deficit of 3500 calories (Brown et al., 2016). The American Heart Association recommends that an adult calculates their personal daily intake of calories then set a plan for losing weight (AHA, 2014). If an adult wants to lose one pound in a week then they must be in a daily deficit of 500 calories per day in order to reach 3500 calories in 7