Question - This case study involves john, a 34year old married male. john height is 64 inches and weight is 180 pounds. His blood pressure is chronically high and he has a family history of diabetes. he is domineering and wants everyone to follow all her directions at his work place. he refuses to eat vegetable. The only vegetable she likes is iceberg lettuce and tomato in her cheeseburger. Frequently he 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.
1. 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?
2. What would you estimate to be a reasonable amount of weight for CJ to lose over the next six months?
3. What suggestions would you recommend for CJ to improve her variety of fruit and vegetable intake?
4. CJ would like to lose weight. Plan a 1400 calorie diet for one day incorporating meals and an afternoon snack.
5. 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?
6. Why might strength training be an important addition to CJ's exercise regimen?