Questions on Healthcare 2022

RUNNING HEAD: HEALTHCARE 0
Health and wellness February 12
2020

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Contents
Question 1 (a): Well-balanced diet and Exercise.......................................................................2
Introduction................................................................................................................ 2
Exercise..................................................................................................................... 2
Carbohydrates.......................................................................................................... 2
Protein.................................................................................................................... 2
Fats........................................................................................................................ 3
Vitamins................................................................................................................. 3
Minerals.................................................................................................................. 3
Water..................................................................................................................... 4
Conclusion.................................................................................................................. 4
Question 1(b): Diet for a healthy lifestyle............................................................................... 5
Introduction................................................................................................................ 5
Healing diet for diabetes.............................................................................................. 5
Importance of good foods............................................................................................ 6
Self-management on diabetes........................................................................................ 7
Conclusion.................................................................................................................. 7
Question 2: Reflective journal............................................................................................. 7
Introduction................................................................................................................ 7
Identifying hypertension and diabetes............................................................................. 7
Lifestyle adjustment................................................................................................... 8
Diet and exercise....................................................................................................... 8
Importance of diet and exercise........................................................................................ 8
Disease prevention..................................................................................................... 8
Energy and stamina.................................................................................................... 9
Weight management................................................................................................... 9
Sleep...................................................................................................................... 9
Conclusion.................................................................................................................. 9
References................................................................................................................... 11

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Question 1 (a): Well-balanced diet and Exercise
Introduction
Health experts explain nutrients are essential because our body cannot make them. The
human body requires nutrients in the body for growth, repair, and maintenance. According to the
world health organization, essential nutrients must come from foods. Essential nutrients and
well-balanced diet help prevent disease. Our body gets power and stamina solely from what we
eat and drink in a day. Human bodies need the energy to be able to function. Activities like
running, studying, and even sleeping need energy, human bodies create energy from eating and
drinking. Further report will express the importance and need of balanced diet and exercise.
Exercise
Exercise and physical activity improves health and reduces the risk of several diseases
like diabetes, cardiovascular, and cancer. Exercise and a balanced diet have long-term health
benefits. Regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart attack, helps in managing body weight,
and keeps blood cholesterol level normal. Experts have found exercise helps in blocking negative
thoughts, lifts mood and improve sleep patterns. To maintain health, health professionals advise
for 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity every day (Swift, 2014).
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates contain fiber, sugar, and starch. Carbs break down into units of glucose,
sugar, and fructose. Carbohydrates are one of the main sources of energy for the body. People
with carbohydrates deficiency can cause insufficient fiber in the body that can cause digestive
problems. Consuming the right kind of carbs helps the body to function properly. For example,
people that consume simple carbs like sweets, and processed feels exhausted after little physical
work in comparison to people that consume complex carbs like whole grains, fruits, beans, and
vegetables. Complex carbs stay in power for a longer time in the body and simple carbs can
boost energy for the short run but not for the long run (Murray & Pizzorno, 2010).

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Protein
Protein helps in body maintenance, repairing, and growing. Protein consumption helps in
building muscles in the body and provides energy to workout. Protein is also a source of energy.
Adults need 0.8 grams of protein per day for every kilogram weight in body. Protein-rich foods
are chicken, red meat, beef, lamb, fish, legumes, beans, eggs, and lentils. Also, fruits and
vegetables are a rich source of natural fiber and vitamins. For example, the human body should
add more veggies and fruits at every meal that contains protein for smooth working of the body.
Fats
Dietary fats are important for the body for cell growth and energy. Fats help in protecting
the organs and keep the body warm. It absorbs nutrients and produces important hormones in the
body. There are four types of fats present in foods trans fats, monounsaturated fats, saturated fats
and polyunsaturated fats. Bad fats are saturated fats and Trans fats that raise the cholesterol level
in the body. Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are good fats and lower the bad
cholesterol level. The body requires fats for many reasons like balancing blood sugar levels,
keeping the brain in function, and lowers the risk of arthritis, Alzheimer's, and cancer.
Vitamins
The human body needs vitamins in small quantities because the body does not produce
enough nutrients. Vitamins are organic compounds. Food is the best source for vitamins but there
are also vitamin supplements present in the market. There are 13 known vitamins that are divided
into two categories water-soluble and Fat soluble. Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the fatty
tissue of the body and liver. Fat soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and K. They stay in the body for a
longer period of time. Water-soluble are not stored in the body they are excreted in the urine.
Vitamin C and B are water-soluble.
Minerals
Minerals hold onto the chemical structure and are inorganic. Minerals can be classified
into two categories trace and major. Human body requires large amounts of magnesium, calcium,
and other major minerals. Trace minerals are chromium, selenium, and zinc. Minerals' deficiency
in the body can create widespread problems. The deficiency of minerals in the body can affect
blood pressure, blood glucose, and nerve function. Too much of one mineral can create
imbalances in the system. Minerals are present in plant-based foods because plants pick up