HARPER NTR101 Chapter 14 Activity Case Study—The Hill Family Needs a Diet and Lifestyle Makeover latest 2019 MAY

NTR101 Fundamentals Nutrition

Chapter 14 Activity Case Study—The Hill Family Needs a Diet and Lifestyle Makeover

Case Study: The Hills are a busy American family. The family consists of two working parents and 3 children. Sara is 11 and is a competitive figure skater. Mollie is 13 and plays basketball and softball on multiple teams. Ten year old Mike is much less physically active, and prefers more sedentary activities such as computer games and reading. Mr. Hill has had a heart attack and Mrs. Hill has hypertension.

• Mrs. Hill adjusts her work schedule to drive the girls to their activities.

• Because the family “runs out or time” in the morning, the kids often skip breakfast

• The kids frequently buy their lunch at school, and often choose the options from outside vendors-such as pizza and fries

• Dinner is frequently take out or fast food because the family is often in the car going to activities

PROBLEM: MIKE IS BECOMING OVERWEIGHT! How can he be helped?

Refer to chapters 13 and 14 for assistance in answering the following questions on the issue of childhood obesity for this family:

Note: You may also do your own Internet search for additional information.

http://www.obesity.org

http://familydoctor.org

http://eatright.org

http://www.aafp.org

1. What are two potential health risks to Mike if current lifestyle and diet patterns continue? (1 point)

2. List 4 things that his family can do to help improve the current situation.(4 points)