Health Plan



Health Plan

Introduction

There is a famous quote “Health is wealth”. By relating this quote with United States, they are going bankrupt in terms of health. If you are healthy you can live your life the way you want too. Health related problems are regarded as a burning issue of contemporary world. Obesity is regarded as the most emerging nutritional problem in developing countries. The trend of obesity is not old in United States, it has occurred relatively over a short period of time. The problem of obesity, in United States, has begun in the first quarter of 20th century. According to the most recent data conducted in (1999-2000) by the national survey suggest that approximately two third of the young generation is over weight in United States (Flegal et.al, 2002). No state has met the nation's goal to reduce obesity prevalence to less than 15% in 2010. The nations which exceed obesity prevalence to 30% were increased to 12 states in 2010. The incremental trend of obesity prevalence is an alarming issue for the developing countries; no state has more than 30% obesity prevalence in 2000 (www.cdc.gov). I am also facing obesity health issue, which has made my life miserable. I have identified that obesity is the root cause of all the major health issues. Research enlighten that as the person weight increases than the desired level (obesity), it leads towards numerous health problems (Finkelstein, et, al. 2009, pp 822-831). The fatal health issues related to obesity are: Heart disease, Diabetes (Sugar), Hypertension (High Blood pressure), Cancer, Osteoarthritis, and liver disease.

Discussion

Identification of health issue

The term obesity means a person having too much fat on his fat. Obesity is not 100% same as being overweight. A person may be overweight due to strong muscles, bones and large intake of water. There is a similarity in both the terms, which the person weight is higher than what is thought to be in respect to his or her height (Sack et, al, 2009, pp 859-873). I am also facing obesity health issue, which has made my life miserable.

Consequences of health issue

Obesity is regarded as one of the burning issue of United States. Research enlighten that as the person weight increases than the desired level (obesity), it leads towards numerous health problems (Finkelstein, et, al. 2009, pp 822-831). The fatal health issues related to obesity are : Heart disease, Diabetes (Sugar), Hypertension (High Blood pressure), Cancer, Osteoarthritis, and liver disease.

Nutritional or physical exercise goals

Balanced nutrition intake is one of the most vital factors of living a health life. Obesity is considered as imperative factor in destroying human health. It has been found in research that three out of every five adults are subject to obesity in United States. The chief reason for obesity in United State is the intake of junk food; people do not follow the appropriate diet plan. I am subject to obesity because I don't get time for exercise, plus the intake of junk food is on the higher ...