for CVD are high levels of total cholesterol (TC) and triglycerides (TGs), hypertension, insulin resistance, overall body fatness, central adiposity, low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and poor cardiorespiratory fitness. Lifestyle choices, such as diet quality and activity level, can have an influence on these risk factors. For instance, getting moderate to vigorous activity (MVPA) has been associated with increased cardiorespiratory fitness, lower body fatness, reduced…
deaths stands as one of Healthy People 2020’s objectives to improve the health of Americans (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion [ODPHP], 2014b). Healthy People 2020, a program from the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), focuses on targeting health concerns in the United States. Healthy People 2010’s objective to decrease CAD related deaths was successful; however, the prevalence of heart disease remains high (ODPHP, 2014b). In 2004, the Healthy People 2010…
of energy that it is providing the body. There are many different components of weight control. Each of these can help the body remain at a sufficient weight for that person. Typically, the three main components are healthy eating, exercise, and the individuals view. Eating healthy has been proven to…
access to opportunities that enable healthy lives? Make sure to discuss what a "healthy life" entails Human beings should have the right to full access to opportunities that enable healthy lives. I use the word “should” in lieu of “do” because in the world we live in now, access to a healthy life is seen as a privilege instead of a right. To dissect this topic further, a basic understanding of a “healthy life” must be defined. A healthy lifestyle is a lifestyle that, “...includes not smoking,…
Lifestyle and Health Promotion Topic Abraham Lincoln is known for saying that it is not the years in your life but the life in your years that matter. To achieve the maximum life in your years, everyone must work on being in the best shape possible holistically. This can be accomplished by observing what changes are needed in regards to behaviors and lifestyle. This post will discuss the writer’s personal healthy lifestyle practices, other healthy lifestyle behaviors that the writer wants to…
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle in college is one of the hardest parts of a freshman’s adjustment to their new lifestyle. College is usually the most exciting time of a person’s life, and along with new friends and a new home, comes an immense change of pace. A person typically moves away from home, and beings a new life, alone. This can become extremely stressful on the mind, and on the body. Balancing a healthy lifestyle is extremely important on the road to mental and physical health while in…
part of my healthy lifestyle is to have a healthy diet, on my healthy diet; I would eat a lot of vegetables, fruits and more on fish. And I will avoid too much stress. Although stress is all over but I try to minimize the tension of my emotion in order to avoid them. The second part of my healthy lifestyle is to have enough sleep; I need to rest at least 7-8 hours a day in order to maintain my body strength and less wrinkles as well as eye bags. The third part of my healthy lifestyle is to do at…
(cite) Which my schools and many others offer to students who are part of two school sport teams. These influenced students to think physical education was more for getting people to do physical activity and doesn’t show the why and how to build healthy fitness habits. Many students on the sports teams in school didn’t want to play games in class seeing how student participation wasn’t always guaranteed. This would be because my teacher wouldn’t motivate us to try our best and wouldn’t help us…
Depression plays a major role in the disadvantage of a healthy lifestyle. There are many depression triggers that can cause someone to become depressed. It is how a person deals with the depression that can be unhealthy. For an example depression may cause impairment to their daily activities like personal hygiene and eating. It can also cause a person to smoke, drink, or use drugs. In order to understand the barriers to a healthy lifestyle there must be a clear understanding on what determines…
Health (OCH) is compiled of five strategies: building healthy public policies, creating supportive environments, strengthening community action, developing personal skills, and reorientating health services, and is an important part of community and global health promotion (McMurray & Clendon, 2015; WHO, 1986). The role of a nurse is to use the strategies of the OCH as an action plan to…