Health

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By Josephine Liang

  • Personal Information

Name  : Miss Li

Gender : Female

Age   : 25

Height : 165 cm

Weight: 90 pounds

Eating habits: Drink a lot of coffee each day, eat large amount of greens and fruits, and seldom eat meat, always eat outside

Others: No allergies, wants to be fit, not a vegetarian, dose not smoke or drink, little exercise, too little water

  • Problems
  1. Too much caffeine--- caffeine is a stimulant which can be found in chocolate, tea, and coffee and makes you perk-up initially. However, as it increases stimulation of the nervous system, our body will be more reactive to stress. As a result, we become more irritable. In addition, if we intake stimulants chronically, we may develop "dependence" and get an energy drop.
  2. Too little meat--- Humans must include adequate amounts of 9 amino acids in their diet. These "essential" amino acids cannot be synthesized from other precursors and most protein of animal origin contain all of the 8 essential amino acids of protein, which helps growing and repairing of tissues, it forms antibodies, help regulate acid-base balance, detoxifies harmful substances, transports fat and other substances through the blood. If protein is lacked in a diet a person develops kwashiorkor which is caused when high levels of carbohydrates are eaten to overcome the lack of protein in the diet. One symptom of kwashiorkor is the abnormal collection of fluid around the abdomen due to the lack of protein in the blood. The body cannot retain water by osmosis and fluid accumulates in tissues causing them to become waterlogged.. Meat also is the main source of absorbing iron. Iron is an integral part of many proteins and enzymes that maintain good health. In humans, iron is an essential component of proteins involved in oxygen transport. It is also essential for the regulation of cell growth and differentiation. A deficiency of iron limits oxygen delivery to cells, resulting in fatigue, poor work performance, and decreased immunity
  3. Too little water--- The diet must provide water which is required as a solvent, a transport medium, a substrate in hydrolytic reactions and for lubrication. Water in fact makes up about 70% of the total body weight of humans. Water is needed as it is lost constantly from our bodies in urine, sweat, evaporation from lungs and in faeces. An average person requires 2-3 litres of water a day which is supplied through drinks and liquid foods. Without water or food the longest anyone has ever survived is 17 days, however, with water the longest anyone has survived is 70 days, this illustrates the importance of water in the diet.
  4. Too little exercise--- Exercise can make you feel less tired, less stressed and has an increased sense of vitality. Exercise can also make you feel happier - it has a kind of anti-depressant effect. There is a definite 'feel good' factor about exercise which everybody who embarks on a properly designed programme can eventually benefit from. Most people like to look good as well as feel good and this is another area where exercise can help. Exercise helps control and burn body fat and it strengthens and tones muscles as well as improving posture. Exercise protects against heart disease and stroke. Other benefits may be a reduced risk of the development of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus and a reduced risk of cancer of the colon. It may also help in the control of blood pressure, improving circulation and may have a beneficial effect on blood fats. Exercise is also important for controlling body fat levels. It is important also to remember that you're never too old to start exercising and experience the benefits, providing a doctor's advice is sought. Exercise can slow down the ageing process.
  5. Should not eat outside too much---Food in restaurant usually contain huge amount of oil, salt, which should be taken the least in the food pyramid. We should watch the amount of salt we eat because it contains sodium, and having too much sodium can raise blood pressure. Having high blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
  6. Hypertension---was your continues drinking of coffee is due to pressure of work? If yes, then I can tell you that excess caffeine only makes you more nervous.
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  • Suggestions
  • Diet---Healthy eating requires a balanced intake of nutrients. To function properly the body must receive adequate proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins and fluids. Even though it is possible to eat a zero fat diet, a diet completely lacking in one of these components is not healthy and leads to poor dietary habits. Experts agree the key to healthy eating is the time-tested advice of balance, variety and moderation. In short, that means eating a wide variety of foods without getting too many calories or too much of any one nutrient. These 10 tips can help you follow ...

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