NUTRITION AND STRESS MANAGEMENT
(HCM 407)
Nutrition is the science that interprets the nutrients and
other substances present in food in relation to
maintenance,growth,reproduction, health and disease of
an organism. The process involves food
intake,absorption,assimilation,biosynthesis,catabolism
and excretion.
> IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION:
Good nutrition and physical activity are the two major
factors leading to a healthy lifestyle. Diet can help to
reach and maintain a healthy weight,reduce risk of
chronic diseases, such as (heart diseases and cancer) and
promote overall health.
> DIMENSION OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS:
Wellness is being in good physical and mental health.
Mental health and physical health are linked
together,problems in one area can impact the other. At
the same time,improving physical health can also benefit
mental health,and vice-visa. It is however import ants to
make healthy choice for both physical and mental well-
being.¥ Dimensions of health and wellness
include:
1.Environment: Occupying pleasant and stimulating
environment support well-being
2.Emotional: Ability to cope effectively with life and
creating satisfying relationships.
3.Financial:Satisfaction with present and future financial
situations.
4.Intellectual: Recognition of creative ability andfinding
ways to expand the scope of knowledge and skills.
5.Occupational: Personal satisfaction and enrichment
from one’s work.
6.Physical: Physical activity at the right time, healthy
foods and sleep at the appropriate time/homes.
7. Spiritual: Expanding a sense of purpose and meaning in
life.
8.Social: Developing a sense of connecting belonging,
and a well-develop support system.
v CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a class of disease that
involve the heart or blood vessels. Cardiovascular diseaseincludes coronary artery disease such as angina and
myocardial infarction know as heart attack. Others
arestroke, heartfailure, congenital heart
diseases/rheumatic heart disease and venous
thrombosis.
v PREVENTION OF CVD
Close to 90% of cardiovascular disease may be
preventable if established risk factors are avoided.
Measures to prevent cardiovascular disease include:
Stopping smoking reduces risk by about 36%
A low-fact, low-sugar, high-fibre diet including whole
grains and fruit and vegetables.
At least 2hour and 30 minutes of moderate exercise is
recommended per week.
Limit of alcohol consumption
Lower blood pressure through medication.
Disease body fat, if obese.
Reduce stress.
Anti-diabetic medication.
v¥ MANAGEMENT OF CVDCardiovascular disease is treatable with initial
treatment primarily focused on diet and lifestyle
intervention. The use of drugs and surgery.
vY PHYSICAL FITNESS
PF is a state of health and well-being and,
morespecifically, the ability to perform activities and
sport. Physical fitness is generally achieved through
proper nutrition, moderate-vigorous physical exercise
and sufficient rest.
v COMPONENTS OF PHSICAL FITNESS
Components of physical fitness for consideration are:
1.Muscular strength: This is the ability to move on object.
It is the “power” that actually helps to lift and carry most
especially heavy objects. Without muscular strength, the
body would be weak and unable to keep up with the
demand or responsibilities placed on it.Muscular
strength can be increased by training.
2.Flexibility: is one of the most important, but often
overlooked. Flexibility helps the muscles and joint not to
grow stiff, there by not restricting movement. Flexibility
ensures body movement through itsentire range of
motion without stiffness or pain.3.Body fat composition: it is referring to the amount of
fat in the body system.
Body fat composition fitness varies from male to female,
that is, man must have a body fat composition lower
than17 percent, while that of woman must be lower than
24 percent.
4.Muscular endurance: is the ability of muscles to
perform contraction for extended period of time. Rather
than just lifting something for few second, the muscles
are used for minute. It can be improved by training.
5.Cardiovascular endurance: is the ability to keep body
up with exercise like running, swimming, jogging and
cycling. This form of fitness force cardiovascular system
such as lungs and heart to work for extended time.
ASSIGNMENT
1. Explain briefly any four sexually transmitted disease
(STD)
2. What is stress and safety.
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Today:30"" April,2020.BODY COMPOSITION
Body composition in physical fitness is used to describe the
percentages of fat, bone, water and muscle in human bodies.
It is a method of describing what the body is made of and it
also describe body weight more accurately than Body Mass
Index (BMI).
Body composition analysis can accurately show changes in
fat mass, muscle mass and body fat percentage. The body is
made up of lean mass, including muscle, organs a fat mass. It
is important to manage our calorie intake in order to manage
our body composition.
Benefits of a Good Body Composition
Having a good body composition is beneficial to the body
system. These benefits include:
1. Decreased risk of type 2 diabetes.
2. Hypertension
3. Heart disease
4. Free of cancer
5. Increase energy levelA healthy balance between fat and muscle is vital for
health and wellness. Scientific study show that a healthy
body composition will increase life.
How to maintain a good body composition
1. Eat a high protein diet, vegetables and fruits
2. Exercise the body
3. Monitor the body composition at least once in a week
and adjust the diet and exercise according.
EATING DISORDER
Eating disorder is a mental disorder defined by abnormal
eating habits that negatively affect a person’s physical or
mental health.
It describes illness that are characterized by irregular eating
habits and severe distress or concern about body weight or
shape. And, it may also include inadequate or excessive food
intake which can ultimately damage and individual well -
being.
Eating disorder issues can develop during any stage in life by
typically appear during the teen years. Although, theseconditions are treatable, the symptoms and consequence can
be detrimental and deadly if not addressed.
Types of Eating Disorder
1. Anorexia Nervosa - The male and female suffering from
anorexia nervosa will typically have obsessive fear of
gaining weight, refusal to maintain a healthy body
weight and unrealistic perception of body image. People
with this disease condition will limit the quantity of
food they consume and view themselves as overweight.
Anorexia can have damaging health-effects, such as
brain damage, multi-organ failure, bone loss, heart
difficulties and infertility.
2. Bulimia Nervosa - this eating disorder is characterized
by repeated binge eating followed by behaviours that
compensate for the overeating such as forced vomiting,
excessive exercise, or extreme use of laxatives or
diuretics. People suffers from this disease condition
may fear weight gain and feel severely unhappy with
their body size and shape. The injuring effects include:Gastrointestinal problems, severe dehydration, and
heart difficult resulting from an electrolyte imbalance.
3. Binge Eating Disorder - people who suffers from this
disease condition will frequently lose control over his or
her eating. Different from bulimia nervosa, however,
this condition is followed by compensatory behaviours,
such as purging, fasting, or excessive exercise.
Consequently, people suffering from BED, may be obese
and at an increased risk of developing other conditions,
such as cardiovascular disease. Cause of disorders are
complex disorders, influenced by a face of factors.
Though, the exact cause of eating disorders is unknown,
but it is generally believed that a combination of
biological, physiological, and environmental
abnormalities contributes to the development of these
illnesses. Examples of biological factor include:
i. Irregular hormone functions
ii. Genetics
iii. Nutritional deficienciesExamples of psychological factors include:
i.
ii.
iii.
v.
Dysfunctional family dynamic
Profession and careers that promote being thin such
as modelling.
Aesthetically oriented spirit like diving, and
wrestling.
Cultural and peer pressure among friends and co-
workers
Child abuse and severe trauma.
SIGN AND SYMPTOMS OF AN EATING DISORDER
A person suffering eating disorder may reveal several signs
and symptoms, some are:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Chronic dieting despite being hazardously underweight
Depression
Constant weight fluctuations.
Avoidance of social functions, may be isolated.
Obsession with calories and fat contents of food.
Continued fixation with food, recipes, or cooking.
(cooking meals for others but refrain from partaking).g. Engaging in ritualistic eating patterns for example
cutting food into tiny pieces, eating alone and hiding
food.
TREATMENT OF EATING DISORDER
Because of the nature of the complexities and severity of
these conditions, a comprehensive and_ professional
treatment team specializing in eating disorders is
fundamental in the establishment of healing and recovery
process.
Treatment plans are utilized in addressing the many
concerns of people. The restoration of their health and well-
being are often tailored to meet individual needs. Treatment
for an ED is usually comprised of one or more of the
following and addressed with medical doctors, nutritionist,
and therapist for the complete care.
1. Medical care and monitoring - addressing health issues
that may have been a consequence of eating disordered
behaviours.2. Nutrition - this involve weight restoration and
stabilization, guidance and _ integration of an
individualized meal plan.
3. Therapy - therapy is a fundamental piece of treatment
because it affords an individual in recovery the
opportunity to address and heal from traumatic life
events.
4. Medications - some medications may be effective in
helping resolve mood or anxiety.
It must however be noted that, varying levels of treatment,
ranging from outpatient support groups to impatient
treatment centres, are always available and based on the
severity of the eating disorder.
Meanwhile, recognizing and addressing the ED are crucial in
being able to commence treatment.
NB: Read up, thank you.STRESS
Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can
come from any event or thought that makes someone feel
frustrated, angry, or nervous. Stress is the body reaction to a
challenge or demand. In short bursts, stress can be positive,
such as when it helps avoid danger or meet a deadline. But
when stress lasts for a long time, it may be harmful to health.
There are two main types of stress:
1. Acute stress - this is short term stress that goes away
quickly. It occurs when individual do something new or
exciting. All people have acute stress at one time or the
other.
2. Chronic stress - this is stress that lasts for a longer
period of time money problems, unhappy marital life, or
trouble at place of work are some of the causes ofchronic stress. Any type of stress that goes on for weeks
or months is chronic stress.
STRESS AND BODY
The body reacts to stress by releasing hormones. These
hormones male the brain more alert, cause muscles to
tense, and increases the pulse. In the short term, these
reactions are good because they can help someone to
handle the situation causing stress. The body. When there
is chronic stress, the body stays alert, even though there is
no danger. Over time, this puts the body at risk for health
problems, including:
1. High blood pressure
2. Heart disease
3. Obesity
4. Diabetes5. Mensural problems
6. Anxiety or depression
7. Skin related problems such as eczema.
Signs of too much stress are:
1. Forgetfulness
2. Diarrheal or constipation
3. Headache
4, Sexual problems
5. Frequent aches
6. Constant pain
7. Stiff neck or jaw
8. Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
9. Use of alcohol or drugs to relax
10. Weight loss or gain.STRESS MANAGEMNT
Stress wreaks havoc on emotional equilibrium, as well as on
the physical health. It narrows the ability to thing clearly,
function effectively, and enjoy life.
Effective stress management helps to break hold stress in
individual life, and such individual can be happier, healthier,
and more productive. Stress management starts with
identifying the sources of stress in individual life. Though, it
is not as straight forward as it appears. If the cause of stress
is from place of work if possible, change 2 places of work is
recommended.
Stress is automatic response from body nervous system,
some stressors arise at predictable times. When handling
such predictable stressors, changing of situation or reaction
is inevitable- Avoiding people who stress the individual
- Take control of environment
- Express feelings instead of bottling them up
- Be willing to compromise
- Create a balance schedule
- Reframe problems
- Adjust standard
- Don’t control or try to control the uncontrollable.
- Learn to forgive
- Share your feelings
- Put on some music and dance around
- Take a walk.
Personal safety
Safety, the condition of being protected from or unlikely to
cause danger, risk, or injury.Personal safety is an individual's ability to go about their
everyday life free from the threat or fear of psychological,
emotional or physical harm from others. Personal safety
improves overall health and well-being by avoiding illness
and injury and reducing stress.
Ensuring personal safety include through:
1. Be alert and aware
2. Display confidence
3. Keep hand free
4. Trust instinct
5. Ask for help when necessary.
Substance use and abuse
The term “substance use” refers to the use of drugs or
alcohol, and includes substance such as cigarettes, illegal
drugs, prescription drugs, inhalants and solvents. Asubstance use problem occurs when using alcohol or other
drugs causes harm to the users or to others. Substance use
problems can lead to addiction.
Substance abuse is when illegal drugs are taken. It is also use
of alcohol, prescription medicine and other legal substances
too much or in the wrong way. Substance abuse differs from
addition. Many people with substance abuse problem are
able to quit or can change their unhealthy behaviour.
Addiction, on the other hand, is a disease.
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE (STDs)
Sexually transmitted diseases, or sexually transmitted
infections (STIs), usually pass from one person to another
through sexual contact. Most are fairly common, and
effective treatment is available, especially in early stages.STDs are not only transmitted through unprotected sexual
intercourse, depending on the specific STD, infection may be
transmitted through sharing needles and breastfeeding.
SYMPTOMS OF STDS IN MEN
It is possible to contract an STD without developing
symptoms.
But some STDs cause obvious symptoms in men it includes.
1. Pain or discomfort during sex or urination
2. Sores, bumps or rashes on or around the penis, testicles,
anus, buttocks, thighs or mouth
3. Unusual discharge or bleeding from the penis
4. Painful or swollen testicles
SYMPTOMS OF STDS IN WOMEN
1. Pains or discomfort during sex or urination.2. Sores, bumps, or rashes, on or around the vagina, anus
buttocks, thighs, or mouth.
3. Usual discharge or bleeding from the vagina.
4. Itching in or around the vagina.
Most common STDs
1. Syphilis - is a bacterial infection, it often goes unnoticed
in its early stages. The first symptom to appear might be
a small round sore.
Its painless but very infectious. Later symptoms can
include;
-rash
-fever
-fatigue
-joint pain
-weight loss-hair loss
And if left untreated, late stage can lead to; loss of vision, loss
of memory, mental illness. Heart disease and death.
Syphilis is easily treated with antibiotics at early stage.
2. Gonorrhoea- gonorrhoea is another
bacterialinfectionmany people may not develop
symptoms.
But, if symptoms are present, it may include;
- A white yellow, or green -coloured discharge from the
penis or vagina
- Pain or discomfort during sex or urination
- More frequents urination than usual
- Itching around the genitals
- Sore throatHowever, it left untreated it can lead to;
- Infection of prostate gland or testicles
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Infertility
It can be treated with antibiotics.
3. HIV, it can be damaging the immune system and raise
the risk of contracting other viruses or bacteria and
certain cancers.
If left untreated, it can lead to stage 3 HIV, known as AIDs.
But with today treatment, many people living with HIV
don’t ever develop AIDs.
In early stages its easy to mistake the symptoms of HIV
with those of the example of early symptoms include;
- Fever- Chills
- Aches and pains
- Headache
- Rashes
These symptoms typically clear within a month or so. From
that point onward, a person can be carrier without
developing serious or persistent symptoms for many years.
There is no cure for HIV yet, but treatment option is
available to manage it.
Early and effective treatments can help people with HIV live
as long as those without HIV.
Proper treatment can also lower the chance of transmitting
HIV to a sexual partner. Treatment can potentially lower the
amount of HIV (viral load) in the body to undetectable levels.At undetectable levels, HIV can’t be transmitted to other
people (according to report from CDC)
The causes of STDs are bacteria, parasites, and viruses.
There are more than 20 types of STDs, including; chlamydia,
genital herpes, trichomoniasis, hepatitis etc.
Safe and highly effective vaccines are available for the
prevention of some STDs such as hepatitis B.
The use of condom and abstinence is also recommended.