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Start Today! Tips To Start Living Your Best Life, Jessica Atlee
Start Today! Tips To Start Living Your Best Life, Jessica Atlee
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This handout depicts healthy eating and active living suggestions, including water consumption, sleep habits, goal-setting, appropriate snacking, best practices while cooking, and suggestions for mealtimes.
Childhood Obesity: Assessing A Case Study, Une Applied Nutrition Program
Childhood Obesity: Assessing A Case Study, Une Applied Nutrition Program
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The following project assesses a case study for a young adolescent girl. She was referred to her health care provider due to excess weight. Her BMI is above the 96th percentile resulting in obesity, which caused concern to her family. Obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure run in her family so she is at increased risk of developing a non-communicable disease when she gets older if she does not gain the proper nutritional needs and education. The purpose of this project is to assess a 3-day meal plan that the young adolescent typically consumes then develop interventions and goals …
A Teen’S Guide To Healthy Eating, Une Applied Nutrition Program
A Teen’S Guide To Healthy Eating, Une Applied Nutrition Program
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This handout explains 5 ways to live a healthier life simply by getting physical activity, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, drinking water, never skipping meals and providing a helping hand in the kitchen.
The Fight Against Overweight And Obesity Among Adolescents, Jordan Reichel
The Fight Against Overweight And Obesity Among Adolescents, Jordan Reichel
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The purpose of this handout is to use evidence-based research to educate the adolescents population about the growing problem of overweight and obesity among youth in this age group. This handout describes the criteria for being considered overweight or obese during adolescence. Possible risk factors for adolescent overweight and obesity are identified. The handout discusses the burden of disease and the potential consequences associated with being overweight or obese as an adolescent. Behavior modification strategies for preventing or treating overweight and obesity in adolescent’s are also described.
Jane’S Guide To Achieving A Healthy Weight, Une Applied Nutrition Program
Jane’S Guide To Achieving A Healthy Weight, Une Applied Nutrition Program
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This handout is a simple guide to assist a female teenager in reducing and maintaining a healthy weight for her age. It includes tips on how many calories to consume, how to make healthier nutrition choices, and also other non-nutrition related suggestions for increasing physical activity.