...Nutrition and Fitness Paper To remain healthy it is imperative that I consume a well balanced diet, and incorporate physical activity into my current lifestyle. Through assessing my current level of fitness and nutritional status, I identified new habits that could assist me in becoming healthier. By integrating these new habits into my current lifestyle, I will be able to maintain a healthy body weight, and furthermore improve my general health. Obesity is a leading health concern in the United States, placing individuals at risk to other serious diseases. Discussing some of these associated risks emphasizes the importance of personal nutrition and fitness. Personal Fitness and Nutritional Habits I believe I am an active individual and eat healthy most of the time but recognize that there is always room for improvement. My lifestyle both personal and professional is hectic not leaving me much free personal time. Therefore, it is imperative that I develop new habits to improve my current fitness level and nutritional status. I try to work out a couple of times a week at a local gym but find that I often skip scheduled sessions because of other commitments. Concerning nutritional habits, I am guilty of missing breakfast and lunch resulting in me consuming junk foods until dinner in the evening. My diet at this time is lacking the recommended amounts of dietary fiber, and I need to modify my intake of dietary fat. Health Risks Associated with Obesity According to Lazarou...
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...Nutrition and Fitness During the past 2 ½ months the physical activity level has been none and eating habits have been anything but nutritional. Having shoulder surgery has put a stop to all activities that caused any discomfort to the shoulder area, per doctor’s guidance. Eating habits was anything that was easy to access out of a bag or anything chocolate. This week I have been given the green light to increase physical activity and the pain is gone upon walking longer distances. This allows more time to go for walks and possible use of the elliptical equipment that is sitting in another room collecting dust. I have gained several pounds during these sedentary months and need to lose the extra weight. The weight gain has not put me in the obesity category of having “excessively high amount of body fat” (Donatelle, 2010), that could lead to high blood pressure, higher cholesterol or low self esteem. What has been experienced is the inability to participate in activities or unwillingness to socialize due to weight gain. There has been no attention paid to eating habits with being unable to fully cook a meal with my left hand and no assistance in the kitchen the meals have been take out or a meal in the bag that can be micro waved. All of these meals are high in sodium and cholesterol clogging ingredients. This is changing this week and here is how I proceed to et healthier and increase the level of exercise. I have been given the go ahead to start using my right arm on...
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...Anthony Cortez KIN 170 5/17/16 Final Nutrition is a very key component in your health and fitness program for many reasons. Nutrition can help you by giving you energy throughout your day as long as you are eating the right food. If you do not eat healthy then you will not be healthy no matter how much you work out. If you continue to eat poor food then you will not see any results at all. No matter how hard it is you have to stick to a daily regiment and know how much calorie intake you should be taking in order for you to have a fit body. Starting your day off with a good breakfast can help your metabolism speed up and it is the best time to go for a run so you can get the metabolism working even faster. It is important to also take supplements such as vitamins because if you are trying to eat healthy and train hard then you will begin to lose some foods that are necessary for your body such as protein. Some people try to cut out protein to lose weight quicker but your body needs protein to strengthen itself and recover and if you aren’t going to do this then this is where vitamins come in and can help your body. Also another good thing to take is fish oil because it helps your metabolism. Nutrition is a very big thing if you are trying to get the desired body you want and since summer is around the corner and you want to get that summer body faster than nutrition is going to be the biggest thing. I believe that nutrition has everything to do with weight loss or gaining...
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...Nutrition and Fitness Adrienne Ferrara SCI 100 December 3, 2012 Laura Peters Nutrition and Fitness Nutrition and physical exercise are essential to living a healthy lifestyle. Each is valuable but together provide the most benefits. Consuming the right amount of nutrients can improve your physical performance, and exercise can help our bodies to use these nutrients resourcefully. This paper will discuss my current fitness and nutritional habits, explain the dangers of obesity, and identify new fitness and nutritional habits that I can incorporate into my lifestyle. I would consider my current fitness to be above average. Ever since I was in grade school I’ve always participated in a team sport and as I grew older, I’ve made a continuous effort to exercise 4 to 5 times a week. As for my eating habits, I don’t always eat as well as I should, but I am putting in more effort now than ever before to make better nutritious decisions. Obesity is the result of an excessive high amount of body fat. BMI (Body Mass Index) does not directly measure body fat but relates with the amount of body fat. When determining obesity, it is vital to consider fat distribution throughout the body, and body fat deposits. Obesity is a complex health issue because there are many different factors that play a part in obesity (Donatelle, "Chapter 9, Managing Your Weight, Overweight or Obese?," 2010). Obese people have a higher chance of developing gallstones, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes...
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...Nutrition and Fitness Lee Morgan SCI/100 April, 30 2012 Laura Ross Nutrition and Fitness Being more health conscious as of late, the ability to make better decisions as it pertains to food intake is becoming more repetitious. A healthy lifestyle is now part of the subconscious mind; eating less junk and more fruit, counting calories instead of counting the minutes to the next meal. Things were not always this way. Before marriage, visits to fast food restaurants were frequent; however, there was not much change afterwards. An individual who is obese much like myself, needs to have a revelation to change their lifestyle. Fortunately, the birth of my son was enough to change previous bad habits. Unfortunately, majority of individuals suffering from obesity experience a different form of revelation that involves a doctor, hospital or worse, a trip to the emergency room. The decision to change one’s lifestyle comes at a cost. Change is inevitable whether it is voluntary or involuntary; however, it is not easy. When an individual is accustomed to eating a certain way, the thought of change can be enough to discourage one to move forward with the process. Personally, the idea of measuring cereal and milk for breakfast seemed unnecessary and tasking. Not to mention lunch, snacks and dinner. What real steak fits in the palm of the hand? In the beginning it was rough; however, when one evaluates how good they feel, they will come to the conclusion, change is good. Now that nutrition...
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...Nutrition and Fitness Veronica L. Powell University of Phoenix SCI/100 Terry Gatchell April 20, 2010 Nutrition and Fitness In July 1996 I was at Fort Jackson, South Carolina entering Basic Training for the United States Army. The training was rigorous to say the least. Every morning we were up at 0500 (military time) to do physical training (PT), which involved running two or three miles, doing sit-ups, push-ups, and side straddle hops (jumping jacks). The Army gave three basic meals a day: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Although we were allowed a variety of meats, starches, and vegetables to choose from, these meals provided the daily nutritional value recommended for the human body and served using the correct portion size. Prior to going to the military I personally had no idea about nutrition and fitness and how it was important to the human body. Upon examining nutrition and fitness, the focus of this paper will be my current fitness and nutritional habits, health risks associated with obesity, identify and describe three new fitness habits, identify and describe three new nutritional habits, find how new habits promote healthy weight, and how new habits benefit my health. Current Nutritional and Fitness Habits During the past couple of years my nutritional and fitness habits have changed dramatically. Before I found that I was pregnant with a set of twins, the focus was to lose weight. The nutritionist had mapped out a 1200 calorie...
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...has a lot of lipid causes blood fats and cholesterol. In fact, to cook fried rice, chef needs a lot of table oil and monosodium glutamate. Therefore, fired rice is harmful for people’s health because the monosodium glutamate can cause glutamate toxicity and obesity. Second, sushi, which is made by sashimi (raw fish), causes nasty bacteria or parasites (page 268). Sushi is like food that doesn’t cook with high temperature, so sushi is a good place for bacteria or parasites to live in. Third, coconut-based curries are Thai food with over 100 grams of fat. It has a lot of fat for a meal, so it can be influence worse to blood fats in my body. Three food items should be avoid to eat in my diet. There are two ways that I could increase your fitness through activity or exercise. They are eating a light snack before exercising and drinking plain water while work out. Eating a light snack before exercising can increase a blood sugar levels that don’t cause weakness and slow reaction time (page 338). This way really works for me. I just eat a large meal after I work out, and I just eat some snack or drink a glass of milk to have a power for exercises, because that can affect my health situation. I will feel light and flexible through exercise if I don’t eat a large meal before work out. However, eating after work out will help muscles recover because that contains both protein and carbohydrates. Drinking plain water while work out is very important for me because my body will loss a lot...
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...is a result of a person’s environment, lifestyle and eating habits and these are all within one’s control. At some point in life we all have the ability to control our destiny and even if raised in an obese environment the time comes where as individuals we can change our habits and improve our physical health by making better choices. Yes, sometimes genetics can overpower our efforts and in that sense obesity may be a disease. 2) How can we increase the fitness level of the U.S. population? We can increase the fitness level of the U.S. population in many ways and some little steps could take us a long way. One way is to eliminate soda machines and instead make available vending machines for water and juices. We can look at restricting the food options offered at many fast food restaurants. Why does fast food have to equal unhealthy food? Couldn’t there be a requirement that all restaurants offer a certain percentage of choices that are healthier and lower in calories. Also, employers could help increase the fitness level of the U.S. population by offering discounted membership to health clubs or simply having walking groups that break each day for a brisk walk. This will energize people and encourage them to exercise even if they really don’t want to. Possibly allowing employees to start or end work a half...
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...phUniversity of Phoenix Material Physical Fitness and Nutrition Worksheet To obtain optimal health, it is critical to be physically fit and eat a healthy and balanced diet. Becoming knowledgeable about what it means to be physically fit and learning how to evaluate the nutritional value of what you eat may greatly increase your ability to improve your health and wellness. In this three-part worksheet, you identify the five components of health-related fitness, critique a recipe for nutritional value, and respond to two short answer questions about nutrition. Completing this assignment is a step towards gaining the knowledge needed to better manage your physical fitness and nutrition. Part 1: Five Components of Health Related Fitness Table Complete the table below. The first row has been filled in as an example. Components of Physical Fitness | Description | How to Incorporate in Your Life | Benefit(s) | Cardiorespiratory Fitness | Being able to exercise at a moderate to high intensity for a long period of time | Walk 2 miles at a brisk pace every day. | Reduced the risk of heart disease, hypertension, and high cholesterol. | Muscular Strength | Maximum force able to be exerted by a single contraction of a muscle or muscle group | Lift weights for 30 mins 5 times a week | Increase in energy levels, physical strength, enhanced posture, reduce risk of diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. | Muscular Endurance | Ability to perform high intensity muscle...
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...Fitness and Nutrition Paper SCI/100 Fitness and Nutrition Paper Fitness and nutritional habits should be more regulated in the United States. American’s are becoming less healthy each year causing more obesity across the country. People are not as active, making poor eating choices, staying indoors more often and always on the run resulting in an unhealthy and less active society. Simply by changing our daily habits by encompassing healthy meal plans and exercise we can change this ongoing issue making for a longer healthier life for generations to come. As for my current fitness and nutritional habits, they have suffered in the past six to nine months. My health and wellness has been a roller coaster for many years. I have been eating on the go, never working-out and essentially doing whatever was quick, easy, and convenient. I have had some personal life changes which have made all this change in the past month or so. I have known I’ve had high blood pressure for over 20 years as it is hereditary in my family. Most recently I have had spells where I would almost pass out, dizzy and become very light headed. After visiting the Doctor he recommended performing a stress test and EKG which showed at some point I had had a mini-stroke. I feel this was a wakeup call to get my life back on track and to stay on track for the duration of my life. My wife and I have begun to plan out my weekly meals with the consultation of a certified trainer and we have been exercising...
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...Nutrition and Fitness Goals Melissa Dominguez Capella University Before I started my fitness journey I tipped the scales at 270lbs. In the wake of having two lovely sons, my wellbeing was not in a decent place and my vitality was low. I couldn't stand the sentiment continually being drained from just taking my boys to the park or the thought that I can’t take them to a place like the circus because I wasn’t sure if I fit in the seat and then my garments didn’t fit and I am having to spend money on new clothes only to grow out of them again in a few months. Being just 26 and not having the physical quality to do the most straightforward exercises, conveyed me to the acknowledgment that something should have been done a long time ago. I began working out four months prior and I now weigh 252lbs and my objective is to get down to 185lbs preceding my 6 years anniversary in June. I additionally am working on tightening the skin all through my body. I can concede that I contributed to my weight gain was due to not exercising and poor dietary patterns. So I need to eat small portions, foods that are more beneficial to my health and have more self control to avoid those unhealthy foods that hinder me from achieving my wellness and objective. The most effective method to Accomplish Each Goal My initial step into achieving my objective weight of 185lbs is to work out daily. My job has a professional trainer come in Monday- Thursday for an hour for anyone...
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...Associate Level Material Physical Fitness and Nutrition Worksheet In order to obtain optimal health, it is critical to be physically fit and eat a healthy and balanced diet. Becoming knowledgeable about what it means to be physically fit and learning how to evaluate the nutritional value of what you eat may greatly increase your ability to improve your health and wellness. In this three-part worksheet, you identify the five components of health related fitness, critique a recipe for nutritional value, and respond to two short answer questions about nutrition. Completing this assignment is a step towards gaining the knowledge needed to better manage your physical fitness and nutrition. Part 1: Five Components of Health Related Fitness Table Complete the table below. The first row has been filled in for you as an example. Components of Physical Fitness Description How to Incorporate in Your Life Benefit(s) Cardiorespiratory Fitness Being able to exercise at a moderate to high intensity for a long period of time Walk 2 miles at a brisk pace every day. Reduced the risk of heart disease, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Muscular Strength The maximum amount of force that a muscle can exert against some form of resistance in a single effort. Lift weights at least 3x a week starting with a low weight and slow pace. Increase bone density, reduce injuries, improved quality of life, decreases stress on joints thus relieving pain Muscular Endurance ...
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...Course PHED-1106-PY1 Walking and Fitness Test Nutrition Final Started 7/9/13 10:18 PM Submitted 7/9/13 11:10 PM Status Completed Score 92 out of 100 points Time Elapsed 51 minutes out of 4 hours. Instructions Question 1 2 out of 2 points Vitamins and minerals are: Answer Selected Answer: a. Micronutrient. Question 2 2 out of 2 points Minerals are considered: Answer Selected Answer: b. Inorganic substances Question 3 2 out of 2 points The key to successful weight management is: Answer Selected Answer: a. A lifetime exercise program and balanced diet. Question 4 2 out of 2 points One is considered to be pre-diabettic when the fasting blood sugar level is above Answer Selected Answer: 4. 100 Question 5 2 out of 2 points Males should not go below calories per day without medical supervision. Answer Selected Answer: b. 1500 Question 6 2 out of 2 points A cancer preventing diet should include Answer Selected Answer: 5. All of the above Question 7 2 out of 2 points Stress, in and of itself, is not necessarily what makes people ill; it’s the way people react to the stress-causing agent. Answer Selected Answer: 1. True Question 8 2 out of 2 points The three fuel nutrients include: Answer Selected Answer: b. Carbohydrates, fats and protein Question 9 2 out of 2 points An optimal level of LDL cholesterol is Answer Selected Answer: 4. Between 100 – 150 Question 10 2 out of...
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...Associate Level Material Physical Fitness and Nutrition Worksheet In order to obtain optimal health, it is critical to be physically fit and eat a healthy and balanced diet. Becoming knowledgeable about what it means to be physically fit and learning how to evaluate the nutritional value of what you eat may greatly increase your ability to improve your health and wellness. In this three-part worksheet, you identify the five components of health related fitness, critique a recipe for nutritional value, and respond to two short answer questions about nutrition. Completing this assignment is a step towards gaining the knowledge needed to better manage your physical fitness and nutrition. Part 1: Five Components of Health Related Fitness Table Complete the table below. The first row has been filled in for you as an example. Components of Physical Fitness Description How to Incorporate in Your Life Benefit(s) Cardiorespiratory Fitness Being able to exercise at a moderate to high intensity for a long period of time Walk 2 miles at a brisk pace every day. Reduced the risk of heart disease, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Muscular Strength Maximum force able to be exerted by a single contraction by a muscle or muscle group 3 days per week high intensity weight training with maximum resistance Sufficient resistance to enhance strength Muscular Endurance Ability to perform high-intensity muscle contractions repeatedly without fatiguing 8 – 10 different exercises...
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...University of Phoenix Material Physical Fitness and Nutrition Worksheet To obtain optimal health it is critical to be physically fit and eat a healthy and balanced diet. Becoming knowledgeable about what it means to be physically fit and learning how to evaluate the nutritional value of what you eat may greatly increase your ability to improve your health and wellness. In this 3part worksheet, you identify the five components of health-related fitness, critique a recipe for nutritional value, and respond to two short answer questions about nutrition. Completing this assignment is a step towards gaining the knowledge needed to better manage your physical fitness and nutrition. Part 1: Five Components of Health Related Fitness Table Complete the table below. The first row has been filled in as an example. |Components of Physical Fitness |Description |How to Incorporate in Your |Benefit(s) | | | |Life | | |Cardiorespiratory Fitness |Being able to exercise at a |Walk 2 miles at a brisk |Reduced the risk of heart | | |moderate to high intensity for a|pace every day. |disease, hypertension, and high | | |long period of time | |cholesterol. ...
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