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  1. Web based Health Assessment

    Visit one of the health assessment websites indicated in the Health Links page of the course web page. Evaluate the results addressing the areas in your health that may be improved. Include in your evaluation some realistic health goal to achieve in order to improve your health.
     
  2. Nutrition Analysis

    Record your food intake for one week day and one weekend day. Rate each day separately.
    A. Go to the Center for Nutrition Policy Promotion http://www.usda.gov/cnpp/ Once you are in the site. Go to the right column in the page titled projects. Under projects, click on Interactive Healthy Eating Index. You will need to register your name to log in. Rate only one day food intake.
    B. Print out the results of your food analysis and evaluate the results.
    C. Your evaluation should answer the following questions:
    Answer the following questions:
    How does your food intake compare to the USDA Food Guide Pyramid?
    Are you meeting all your dietary needs such as calories, protein, fiber, calcium, iron, folic acid etc?
    Are you exceeding the recommended amounts of total fat, trans fats, cholesterol, or sodium?
    How was your food intake on the weekend different from the weekday?
    How can your food intake be improved?
    Turn in the following print outs: List of foods consumed, Food display, Your Food Guide Pyramid, Healthy Eating Index, and a hypothetical one day balanced diet.
     
  3. Know Your Numbers

    You are required to get your blood pressure , cholesterol, percent body fat and measurements. These tests can be done at the Student Health Services or your own physician. Include an evaluation of the results. Are your numbers within the normal range? If not, what can you do to improve them? (30 points)
     
  5. Cardiovascular Fitness Assessment

    Calculate your Target Heart Rate by following the directions in the handout. Walk briskly or run/jog for a mile and a half. Take your pulse as soon as you finish. Record the time it took you to complete the distance. Evaluate your performance according to your text. Did your heart rate fall in the target heart rate range? What can you do to improve your cardiovascular fitness? (20 points)