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Obesity and heart disease are two at-risk health issues that regular physical exercise and activity can help to prevent and manage.
The latest details from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that Obesity is at an all-time high of nearly 40% of United States citizens being obese. Obesity also counts for approximately 18% of deaths. This rise in obesity is related to an increase in caloric intake and a decrease in physical exercise. Proposed solutions to
assist with this epidemic is emphasized on the need for a decrease in food consumption and increase in physical exercise and activity (CDC, 2018).
More than 80 Million Americans have some form of heart disease and is the leading cause of death in both men and women. The single worst risk factor for heart disease in both men and women is lack of exercise. Even with this knowledge, seven out of ten adults to not exercise enough (Henderson, 2016).
Nurses have a priority of educating their patients and developing a short-term and long-term goal for their health. Goals are often met if the goal is considered realistic and obtainable. Start by increasing the exercise or physical activity 1 day a week for 1 week, then twice a week for 2 weeks, then to 3 times a week. If a patient is told to
exercise every day for 1 hour, they often become very tired and give up. If they have realistic goals, starting out slow, they are more apt to keep the plan going to achieve those short term and long term goals. It is also beneficial for them to have a spouse, family member, or friend to exercise with
them and to hold them accountable. Support groups are beneficial for healthier eating habits and exercising.
Sources
CDC. (2018, September 17). Overweight &
Obesity. Retrieved from CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/index.html
Henderson, R. (2016, March 31). Exercise and heart
health. Retrieved from NetDoctor:
https://www.netdoctor.co.uk/healthy-living/a1167/e…
