Assignment Topic
Research and discuss the causes of cardiovascular disease and its relationship to diet and exercise. Compare and analyze your own personal lifestyle choices (Portfolio Lab assignments) to determine your risk of the disease and form a conclusion as to what changes you can make to decrease your risk. Finally, share information with others in order to encourage healthy behaviors within the community. The following information will help you with the type of information that should be included. You are not limited to this; it will just give you a general idea of what I am looking for in the assignment.
Part #1- Research and discuss the causes of cardiovascular disease.
(Use at least 2 credible sources for Part #1- be sure to cite source IN THE TEXT and as a bibliography at end)
What are the causes?
Why is it a health concern?
What is the incidence of the disease/how many are affected?
Is it preventable?
What is the cost of the disease to the US?
Part #2- What is the relationship between cardiovascular disease and diet and exercise? (Use at least 1 credible source for Part #2- be sure to cite source IN THE TEXT and as bibliography at the end.)
What types of foods contribute to our risk?
Does physical activity help in prevention?
How does inactivity increase our risk?