This case study involves CJ, a 26 year old married female. CJ’s height is 64 inc
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This case study involves CJ, a 26 year old married female. CJ’s height is 64 inches and weight is 180 pounds. Her blood pressure is chronically high and she has a family history of diabetes. She is domineering and wants everyone to follow all her directions at her work place. She refuses to eat vegetable. The only vegetable she likes is iceberg lettuce and tomato in her cheeseburger. Frequently she orders Dunkin donuts for breakfast and pizza for lunch for everyone while at work. Fresh fruit is a “foreign” to her, and she loves sweet tea and super size drinks that she gets from the gas station which is near her work place. Dinner is mostly at home that her husband prepares. To burn calories, she often dances up to midnight at local bars.
A. Identify the health risk/s with CJ’s lifestyle and typical food intake. How would you assess the seriousness of CJ’s weight in relation to her health?
B. What would you estimate to be a reasonable amount of weight for CJ to lose over the next six months?
C. What suggestions would you recommend for CJ to improve her variety of fruit and vegetable intake?
D. CJ would like to lose weight. Plan a 1400 calorie diet for one day incorporating meals and an afternoon snack.
E. What are some advantages for CJ to keep a food and exercise record? What other habits besides food intake and physical activity may be especially useful for CJ to record?
F. Why might strength training be an important addition to CJ’s exercise regimen?
Explanation / Answer
A) CJ's overweight or obesity can have health risks such as heart disease and stroke,high blood pressure,diabetes,osteoarthritis,sleep apnea or cancer.All these health situations are hazardous due to overweight.
B)CJ weighs 180 pounds or 81 kg approximately and her BMI is 30.9.To maintain a proper 25 BMI her weight should be 65 kgs maximum.she needs to lose 16 kgs in total.In order to acheive this goal,she should lose 3 kgs per month for a period aimed at 6 month.
C) Most fruits and vegetables are low in calories and ideal for use in weight loss.CJ should increase the intake of low carbohydrate fruits and vegetables.
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E)Keeping a record of food intake and exercise will help to track calorie loss and help to get results better,besides she should also change dominating behavior at work place.
F)Not only does strength training aid in shedding pounds, it helps maintain weight loss, too.Strength training is also called resistance training because it involves strengthening and toning your muscles by contracting them against a resisting force.Strength training can help post-menopausal women increase their bone density and reduce the risk of bone fractures.
LUNCH-Warm Salmon Salad with Crispy Potatoes
AFTERNOON SNACK
Lunch
CHICKEN SALAD PITA SANDWICH
1 serving
SWEET POTATO, BAKED, UNSALTED
1 small
(59 calories)
GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS, FROZEN
2/3 cups
(60 calories)
GREEN TEA (BREWED)
8 oz
MILK, 2%
1 cup