Diabetes in the UK 3.5 million people are diagnosed with diabetes in the UK which is about 6% of the population. A further half a million people are thought to be undiagnosed The Diabetes Prevention Program runs in collaboration with Diabetes UK, NHS and Public Health England and has helped 300,000 people make changes to …
A motivational speech to be presented to a group of would-be weight-loss clients. The subject of the talk is gateway exercise and outlines some examples of exercises and how they can be incorporated into everyday life. The arguments should be contextualised e.g. explaining the number of calories which can be burned and how much fat …
Suggest and explain at least 3 plausible causes, which may have led a client to develop an eating disorder. Consider mass media, bullying, lack of education, existing mental health problems, and failed attempt at weight loss. The causes of eating disorders could be split into the following categories; mental health, interpersonal, social, biological and genetic. …
Recent research indicates that there may be additional detrimental impacts for health for yo-yo dieters. Review International Journal of Obesity article Weight cycling during growth and beyond as a risk factor for later cardiovascular diseases: the ‘repeated overshoot’ theory 28/11/06 1) Which population groups are most likely to fall into a yo-yo dieting cycle? Studies …
Research 2 fad diets and write reports outlining the central claims. Contrast these to the facts and draw conclusions as to the prospects a dieter may face in taking on one of these diets. The Juice Diet Claim; Following a juice diet promotes fast weight loss in a short time. It also nourishes every cell …
Are there enough disabled facilities and how can you raise awareness about the options? I found it quite difficult researching what facilities were available to those with physical disabilities. Many leisure facilities advertise that they are open to all ages and abilities so offering an inclusive service. Exercise classes can be tailored to individual needs …
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Find out local clubs and leisure facilities with accessibility for those with physical disability I have looked in my local area (BN9) to see what facilities are available; 1. Seahaven swim and fitness centre, Chapel Street, Newhaven have a Therapeutic swim session. This offers a maximum of 20 people to the pool for an hour …
One of the major changes in medical practice as a result of obesity has been the introduction of bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery is a term used to describe a group of medical procedures introduced to deal with the growing obesity epidemic by aiding weight loss. Procedures under this category include; Gastric band surgery where the …
The Obesity epidemic To stay in optimum health, humans need to have a nutritional energy balance. That is for the energy going into our bodies through food (measured in kcal) should be balanced with the energy we expend (whether at rest or through physical activity). If there is an energy deficit, not enough energy is …
Analysis of a simple food diary, identifying which nutrients may be lacking and which foods can be added to redress the balance Day Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snack 1 Muesli with tbsp of milled flaxseeds/ almonds/ walnuts and coenzyme q10 served with almond milk Wholemeal wrap with scrambled egg and spinach and chilli Rabbit stew with …