MPU3313_V2 Health and Wellness 2

OBJECTIVE:

 

This assignment is to evaluate learners’ analytical and reflective skills in addressing issues related to health and wellness promotion for the individuals, families and communities.

 

 

TASK 1:

 

Synopsis 1(a):

 

A well-balanced diet and exercise  is important to maintain a healthy body of the individuals, families and communities.

 

 

Question 1(a):

 

Discuss the essential nutrients that constitute well-balanced diet significant to the promotion of health and wellness of the individuals, families and communities. Give examples to support your answer.

 

(Marks: 20)

 

 

 

Scenario 1(b):

 

Mr. M is newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and hypertension. He attended the diabetic clinic to receive health education on self-management of diabetes mellitus. The Physician ensures Mr. M understands the proposed therapeutic diet plan and has obtained written consent for compliance to the therapeutic nutritional care plan.

 

 

Question 1(b):

 

Plan a  therapeutic diet for Mr. M to help promote a healthy lifestyle. Give your rationales to show its significance.

 

TASK 2:

Synopsis 2:


Hypertension and diabetes mellitus often occur together, and they appear to share some risk factors and causes. Lifestyle adjustments can help control blood pressure and blood sugar levels, but most people will need to follow a treatment plan for life (Barhum, 2019).

Question 2:
 

Recall your learning experience related to lifestyle adjustments to prevent hypertension and diabetes mellitus through your own reading and discussions in the respective tutorial sessions and eForums.

 

Based on the experience, develop a health reflective journal on your views and beliefs related to this issue by particularly emphasizing on the adjustment of diet and exercises.