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Personalized Nutrition and Exercise Plan

University of Phoenix

SCI 241

March 19, 2010

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Personalized Nutrition and Exercise Plan

I was diagnosed with both high blood pressure and high cholesterol only one

week after this class began. My blood pressure averages at approximately 157/99.

Unfortunately, more and more people around the world are beginning to have high blood

pressure, obesity, or other heart related diseases. According to Vaughn Aubuchon

(2008), the maximum pressure considered normal is 130/85. I am currently 25 years old,

and at a weight of 170lb, which is my typical weight whether I am in a healthy state or

not. According to my doctor, Dr. S. McQuilkin M.D., he would expect my blood

pressure to be a little bit higher than normal due to my age, which would be 140/90;

however, there is clearly something wrong here in which I am sure that my diet and daily

routine have much to do with. Not only do I have high blood pressure, but my

cholesterol level is a bit high as well. My doctor has explained to me that the maximum

it should be is 200 mg/dL; however, mine is slightly higher, hanging in at around 208

mg/dL. Although my cholesterol is only a bit higher than the normal maximum, I still

must take action by changing the course of my diet.

After hearing this news from my doctor I also went home and did some research

of my own. Concerning my cholesterol, my doctor has prescribed me 500mg of niacin

per day as well as making some changes in my diet. After beginning this course, this was

not a surprise. According to MedicineNet.com (2010), niacin is a vitamin that helps to

lower the bad types of cholesterol and raise the good types of cholesterol. This is done

by dilating the blood vessels within the body. In addition to the cholesterol issue, I also

have the blood pressure problem that has led me to taking prescription medication.

Through my research I have found that niacin could increase the high blood pressure

issue so the answer is clear that if I want to become healthy without relying on

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Personalized Nutrition and Exercise Plan ... ... ... ... ... ... Personalized Nutrition and Exercise Plan University of Phoenix SCI 241 March 19, 2010 name 1 Personalized Nutrition and Exercise Plan 2 I was diagnosed with both high blood pressure and high cholesterol only one week after this class began. My blood pressure averages at approximately 157/99. Unfortunately, more and more people around the world are beginning to have high blood pressure, obesity, or other heart related diseases. According to Vaughn Aubuchon (2008), the maximum pressure considered normal is 130/85. I am currently 25 years old, and at a weight of 170lb, which is my typical weight whether I am in a healthy state or not. According to my doctor, Dr. S. McQuilkin M.D., he would expect my blood pressure to be a little bit higher than normal due to my age, which would be 140/90; however, there is clearly something wrong here in which I am sure that my diet and daily routine have much to do with. Not only do I have high blood pressure, but my cholesterol level is a bit high as well. My doctor has explained to me that the maximum it should be is 200 mg/dL; however, mine is slightly higher, hanging in at around 208 mg/dL. Although my cholesterol is only a bit higher than the normal maximum, I still must take action by changing the course of my diet. After hearing this news from my doctor I also went home and did some research of my own. Concerning my cholesterol, my doctor has prescribed me 500mg of ni ...
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