Describe Some Psychological Factors That Are Influences on the Health of the Individual.

TASK 1
Part A
Nutrition and Diet
Diet is food we eat in order to provide our body with the nutrients it need to carry out its functions. Nutrients the body needs are divided into two groups Macronutrients and Micronutrients.
Macronutrients are Carbohydrate simple or complex, needed for energy, are found in fruit and pasta. Proteins for growth and repair are found in meats and nuts. Fat for energy and immune system are found in oils and oily fish. The body needs lager amounts of these macronutrients.
Micronutrients are Vitamins divided into Fat Soluble (Vitamin A, D, E and K) and Water Soluble Vitamins (vitamin C and B). Minerals are also Micronutrients they are needed for tooth and bone formation. The body needs these is small amounts.
A good summary of the data here – you have used a range of specialist words.
(Word Count 123)

Part B
Question 2
Using examples from chapter 3, describe some psychological factors that are influences on the health of the individual.
Essay Plan
Introduction (approx. 100 words) Define Psychological factors Structure of essay
Main Body (approx. 400 words) Cover Positive/Negative psychological influences Molly, Kristen, Margery and Juliet Emotional, beliefs and habitual ways
Conclusion (approx. 100 words) Summaries main points

Part B
Describe some psychological factors that are influences on the health of the individual.

There are many influences on health this essay will look at the Psychological factors that influence an individual’s health. Some of the Psychological factors can be defineds as an individual’s beliefs, emotions and habitual habits and behavior. This essay will considerwill look at the evidence that shows psychological factors that have influenced health. This evidence will cover both the positive and negatives effect these factors have on an individuals health.

Firstly we will look at Kristen and Molly. Kristen uses factor forty sun block to protect her skin from the effects of the

References: Finlay,L., Praeson, C. and Ram, S. (2010) Understanding Health, Milton Keynes, The Open University. TASK 2 1) I found the lay out and the essay plan easy to do. I also found it easy to find the information I needed for the essay. I did however find it difficult to try and fit in all the information I wanted to use. I found I wanted to try and explain why individuals may feel the way they do. This was not in the question so I have to leave this information out. 2) I need to make sure I stick to the question given and think more about quality not quantity when writing an essay. You have identified your learning needs well and have taken positive action to address them. Build on the feedback from this TMA as you progress.