PERSONALIZED NUTRITION AND EXERCISE PLAN

Personalized Nutrition and Exercise Plan

Obesity Personalized Nutrition and Exercise Plan

INTRODUCTION A balanced diet is one that presents an ample intake of power and nutrients for upkeep of the body and thus good health. A diet can effortlessly be ample for usual whole body functioning, yet may not be a balanced diet. An perfect human diet comprises fat, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, water and fibre all in correct proportions. These percentages alter for each one-by-one because every individual has distinct metabolic rates and grades of activity.

CASE STUDY

Targeted Problem

I am a female, age 43, who has been diagnosed obesity problem and my goal is to loose 40lb. In this paper a diet plan will be developed using insights from the MyPyramid Plan, Web exercise, the Recommended Dietary Allowances, Recommended Dietary Intakes for the specific age group and gender, and information from readings will gathered to develop a realistic nutrition and exercise plan. The plan will be plausible enough to be initiated within the next 30 days and will be continued throughout the patient's life.

I used to be a member of a gym 5 years ago but at that time also I preffered to exercises at home every day, I have no dogs, or toddlers, but I have grand children who are are not here very often. Therefore, as mentioned above, I am always watching what I put in my mouth and I am very vigilant about my daily exercise routine. This paper will reveal an account of my routine that I need to follow for the next 30 days.

I have determined, from the recommendations illustrated by the USDA and examining my diet plan against USDA standards for a healthy diet that my diet is inherently healthy. I have come to the conclusion, after examining my sodium intake levels, that my diet is not as healthy as originally assumed. On Day 1, my sodium intake was 1,572 mg and increased on Day 2 to 2,765 mg. I determined my sodium intake is too high after comparing my daily averages against USDA standards for sodium intake, which is 500 mg.

A person should restrict the amount of sodium he or she consumes in a day if susceptible to sodium-induced hypertension; however, sodium is not the only cause of hypertension. Three factors precede sodium as a cause of hypertension and include (a) physical inactivity, (b) obesity, and (c) alcohol abuse (Shape Fit, 2008). My carbohydrate intake is also higher than I would like it to be, as the increased consumption of carbohydrates can lead to heart disease and certain types of cancers. I have determined I am my predisposed to disease and disability as I age because of the current intake of sodium and carbohydrates and I must develop a plan to ensure I am meeting my dietary needs, in accordance with USDA guidelines, and selecting foods that will reduce my overall risks of heart disease and diabetes while preventing a recurrence of ...