Health Promotion for Sedentary Adults Using Fitness Technology According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of the adult population in the United States today are overweight and or obese (“Adult Obesity Facts”, 2017). In addition, those that are overweight or obese are placed at an increased risk for related conditions such as heart disease and stroke which are currently two leading causes of death in the United States (“Adult Obesity Facts”, 2017). Americans today are spending increasing amounts of time in environments that facilitate prolonged sitting with little physical activity, whether at work, at home, in the car or out in the community (Owen, Sparling, Healy, Dunstan & Matthews, 2010). Due to this, …show more content…
In 2012, the IOM put forth five goals for preventing obesity: to make healthier food and beverage options more available, transform the marketing schemes regarding nutrition and activity, having school’s player a large role in healthy weights, and urging employers and healthcare professionals to support good health (“Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention”, 2012). Sedentary behaviors include lying, sitting and low intensity activity with low energy output, including daily self-care activities and slow paced walking (Owen et al., 2010). Currently, in the United States, only one in five adults are meeting the CDC guidelines for physical activity which states everyone should be doing two and a half hours of aerobic activity and muscle strengthening for at least two days per week (Sullivan & Lachman, 2016). Furthermore, individuals with a low socioeconomic status and older adults have an increased risk for poor health as they tend to live more sedentary lifestyles (Sullivan & Lachman, 2016). A lack of physical activity can lead to poor health and sense of well-being and as a nation the obesity epidemic is now more significant than ever. With technology being rapidly utilized in everyday life, we can use fitness and wearable devices to help meet the IOM’s goal to integrate physical activity into every …show more content…
Empowering them to manage their care and take a proactive role in their care is a step toward increasing awareness and usability of the technology devices. Educating patients regarding their specific diet and lifestyle modifications can transpire into the use of these devices as some offer tools to log food and beverage consumption, in addition to, specific settings to alert to the patient when they have not moved in a certain time frame. Nurses can provide demonstrations and education on the type and specific use of wearable fitness devices. Helping patients get connected to online diet applications and utilizing goal settings on these devices can also further enhance the user’s results (Samples et al., 2014). In addition, nurses can explain that these devices are an educational tool themselves as they report the user’s steps, movement throughout the day, heart rate patterns and sleep patterns. Due to nurses being in close- proximity to patients and overseeing their care, they can help move the fitness technology industry into healthcare by working to understand the potential and then help implement and develop tools to improve patient outcomes through this model of health promotion and education. Nurses obtain leadership roles and can use their own education with evidence-based research to guide care and lead researchers
This paper will provide as an example to how we as nurses can be successful in applying the nursing process and various technological advances to promote the health and well being of our patients. Involved in this process, we must include the following criteria: a understanding of health promotion, a value of health promotion, strategies and content to promote health, involve the patient in the process, address barriers to successful health promotion, and utilize facilitators to health promotion (Whitehead et al. 2008).. We must not focus only on where the patient’s health status is currently but on promoting the positive well being they want to and can move to with our aid and encouragement.
As a large sedentary community, the Mid Atlantic Consolidated Patient Accounts Center (MACPAC) has a great need to promote exercise and healthy eating habits in the workplace. Currently more than one-third of the country suffers from obesity. It is my hope that with the help of the Wellness Committee we can continue to improve healthy lifestyle changes, and curb the epidemic of obesity that our country has. I am currently finishing my Masters in Public Health, and need to do a service project for the community. It is my hope that the MACPAC will be a place where we can start this change from sedentary lifestyles, to a more healthy and active
Investigate the contemporary body of knowledge that underpins the current recommendations for exercise programming in the pursuit of improved health.
D.P. receives an abundance of support in her life. She finds most of her motivation from her family because family means the world to her. The members in her family will encourage her to do her best along with attending diabetic information groups. She finds the support and motivation from her family to be a great way to help deal with her diabetes. Other family members who have diabetes or know someone else with diabetes helps her realize that this is not necessarily an ending of freedom or her life. The health care professionals also have an impact on D.P.’s motivational level as they give her options and techniques to improve her ways of living in order to cope with diabetes. Fox and Chesla (2008) see the positive inspirational outcome a
There are a substantial number of policies in place in hopes to reduce obesity rates as well as encourage active living. However, there seems to be a large gap between why the policies are implemented in hopes to achieve a set outcome, and the knowledge of appropriate and effective steps to go about producing the desired change. Additionally, while there are policies in place with the intent of reducing obesity rates, there are few to none that with the intent of promoting active living within the workplace.
wearables that connect to apps such as MapFitnessPal. The apps provide consumers with the ability to track their food consumption, and view a nutritional breakdown of their food intake.
The purpose of the scholarly paper part two is to demonstrate the completion of the evidence-based homeless health promotion project; it is specific to the population living in Miami, Florida. Part two of the project presents evidence-based interventions to address measurable and unfavorable health outcomes associated with risk factors that were identified in part one of the project. Also, health promotion project evaluation will be provided.
The world is changing with the advancement of technology. People in our society, including teenagers, adults, and elders addicted to computers, television, cell phones, videogames, and cars. This addiction is making them sedentary. Going back in history, the human body is made for hunting, farming, and household work but the advancement of technology is making us sedentary. The sedentary lifestyle is leading increase in chronic health conditions and higher all-cause mortality. Human body is reacting to this change in nature, by being less immune to numerous chronic health conditions.
The everyday health and fitness individual has the availability to track running, walking, sleeping, daily movement, and lets you set goals and challenge previous records. This group of individuals accounts for 128 million possible sales and are going to be in the best shape of their lives to take advantage of the fitness capabilities the Apple Watch has to offer. These active tech savvy students or business individuals can dress the watch up or down, and still keep track of fitness goals. The available apps for the Watch will help individuals keep notes, update events in personal calendars, check stocks, pay with Apple Pay, send and receive emails, and improve efficiency of tasks throughout the day while working out (Apple: The Watch Reimagined,
The invasion of technology has long been assumed to contribute to the large number of Americans who are considered overweight and do not get an adequate amount of daily physical activity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States has experienced a dramatic increase in the number of Americans who can be classified as obese. More than one-third of adults in the United States and approximately 17% of children and adolescents aged 2-19 years are considered obese ("Obesity and Overweight," 2012). However, the number of unhealthy Americans is not the only thing rising.
Regular physical activity is an important part of effective weight loss and weight maintenance. It also can help prevent several diseases and improve your overall health. It does not matter what type of physical activity you perform--sports, planned exercise, household chores, yard work, or work-related tasks--all are beneficial. Studies show that even the most inactive people can gain significant health benefits if they accumulate 30 minutes or more of physical activity per day. Based on these findings,
America’s obesity has raised greatly over time. This is because people over eating and don’t know how to exercise. Cogan and Ernsberger state that, “As much as 40 percent to 70 percent of the U.S. population is trying to lose weight, at any given time, youn...
Sedentary lifestyles have greatly contributed to obesity, and to the diseases affecting to the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. It has been shown that physical inactivity reduces our strength, results in low energy levels, and causes obesity. It is therefore very essential to ensure we that lead a physically active life. Exercising regularly is the key to a healthy life. However, this is hampered by factors like lack of motivation, time and money.
Over the past century we have become increasingly sedentary due to the technical advancements of today's world. Ironically, while machines and improvements in transportation and communication have made our lives easier, studies show that the decline in our physical activity associated with these advancements plays a large role in the decline of our health.
Obesity rates in North America are appallingly high; all states in the USA report over a fifth of the adult population being obese and over a third in some Southern states (Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama) (The State of Obesity, 2016). Eighty percent of adults from the USA do not meet the government’s minimum recommendations for physical activity. The government health guidelines state that adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise weekly (health.gov, 2008). Obesity can lead to diabetes, cardiovascular problems, low self-esteem, and other health issues. Physical activity has physiological health benefits (muscle growth, cardiovascular health, and more), and psychological benefits (escalated energy, reduced stress, and higher self-confidence) (Association for Applied Sports Psychology, 2016). Unfortunately, over a quarter of American high school students are overweight or obese (The State of Obesity, 2016), and this will set a standard for them for the rest of their life. Campaigns promoting exercise and outdoor exercise should target youth and should put additional work into the Southern states, which are statistically the