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1. Health Implication of Monique’s Eating Behavior
Health Implication of Monique’s Eating BehaviorHealth Implication of Monique’s Eating
BehaviorPermalink: https:// /health-implicati…-eating-behavior/From the case study of
Monique, it is clear that Monique and her family have poor feeding habits. This predisposes
Monique to several negative health implications.First and foremost, Monique is at a high
risk of becoming obese. Monique is currently overweight, and is on high calorie diet both at
home and in school. The large quantities of food and frequent incidences of eating junk
foods are main risk factors to leading to occurrence of obesity (Young & Nestle, 2002). The
case study points out that Monique is entitled to a free two course lunch meal and when she
skips breakfast, she takes a snack on her way home. In aIDition, her mother claims she does
not know how to cook and therefore buys cheap frozen foods from the nearby take away
outlets.As a result of obesity, Monique is experiencing difficulty in taking part in physical
activities. The case study points out that Monique feels embarrassed to go for swimming
with her friends. A researcher found out that lack of physical activity increases risk of
cardiovascular diseases, insulin insensitivity and becoming obese (Myers, Prakash &
Froelicher, 2002). The other health implications Monique is likely to experience include
raised blood pressure, increased levels of bad cholesterol and decreased exercise
tolerance.Intake of fast foods and snacks by Monique predisposes her to type 2 diabetes
mellitus. Diabetes types 2 results due to insulin insensitivity. As a result, Monique will
experience increased risk of infections, thirst and hunger, and will tend to feel frequently
tired.Due to the overweight status, Monique is more prone to psychological problems. This
is because other children in school and at home will tend to tease and mock Monique.
Monique will develop low safe esteem and eventually it may lead to
depression.ReferencesMust, A., & Strauss, R. S. (1999). Risks and consequences of childhood
and adolescent obesity. International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic
Disorders 23, 2-11.Myers, J., Prakash, M., & Froelicher, V. (2002). Exercise capacity and
mortality among men referred for exercise testing. N Engl J Med. 346: 793–801.Young, L. R.
& Nestle, M. (2002). The contribution of expanding portion sizes to the obesity
epidemic. American Journal of Public Health, 92:246–9.