Homework: Developing a Case Study- Health and Nutrition Class
Instructions
You will make up your own case study this week. You will click the tab for case study and make up your own case to solve issues related to hypertension. Below is an example to help you with your work. Your case can be similar to mine (the case of Ted), but please not exactly the same (please do not use the Ted example). This is a really important homework for health educators and I want you to practice applying your knowledge to a case you might help with. You make up the case and questions and answers. I know that there may be some overlap with my case. Develop your own brief paragraph on a case, five questions, and your answers to the five questions in your own words and apply your own ideas. Thanks!
About one in three adults faces high blood pressure or hypertension. Blood pressure is the force of blood against artery walls and it is assessed in millimeters of mercury. Blood pressure tells us how the heart is working and the condition the arteries are in.
Develop or make up your own, original case study with 5 questions and answers. You have the example of Ted to follow, but don't use the Ted example or simply answer the Ted questions. Make up your own case. It can be similar, but not the same as the Ted case. This is worth 20 points. Thanks.
About one in three adults faces high blood pressure or hypertension. Blood pressure is the force of blood against artery walls and it is assessed in millimeters of mercury. Blood pressure tells us how the heart is working and the condition the arteries are in.
Ted, a 64-year-old, banking executive has hypertension, and he needs to make significant nutrition and lifestyle changes, as his hypertension is contributing to his risk for heart disease. He typically eats on the go and there are lots of sweets in the break room at work, all the time. Some of his younger coworkers are junk food junkies and heavy snickers. Ted is 25 pounds overweight and has recently quit smoking, and he's hungry all the time. His father had hypertension and died of a heart attack, so his perceived threat of this problem is high. However, he does not feel comfortable that he can make the necessary dietary changes to improve his eating and help him lose weight. He is coming to you, as part of the wellness team at his bank (or company) for education, support and help.
Answer the following questions to discuss how you might be able to help Ted.
A. Where might Ted's systolic blood pressure be if he has either Stage 1 or Stage Two of hypertension and what might be his Diastolic Blood Pressure? What are systolic and diastolic blood pressure? What is optimal blood pressure?
B. What are some causes of hypertension? What is primary hypertension?
C. And, what are some risk factors for hypertension?
D. What type of health education (health facts) might you provide Ted to educate him about hypertension? What lifestyle changes can Ted make?
E. Explain the DASH Diet to Ted. Please also be sure to include a few sentences showing how you would encourage Ted to use the DASH diet.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.