NAMI Reflection

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
NAMI is a mental health association committed to increase mindfulness, offers encouragement and education to those affected by mental illnesses. Mental illness refers to a variety of disorders that affect your temperament, intellectual and conduct. NAMI provided a screening that included two surveys (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) and (Patient Health Questionnaire) each one entailed of 7-10 questions with four possible responding options (not at all=0, several days=1, more than half the days=2, and nearly every day=3) after completion of each survey the participant adds up their total score based off their answers. The total score then shows the depression and anxiety severity. I learned that 1 in
The blood glucose display punctured the tip of our fingers to pull a small drop of plasma from each participant. Subsequently, the testing slip was enclosed in a blood glucose meter, which processed the total glucose within the section on the slip and supplied a number on an electronic readout (my blood glucose level was 91). I learned that our glucose levels have ideal times of when to be tested these fluctuate depending on each individual (am fasting, before a meal, two hours post a meal, after exercise, and bedtime). After my experience with the Blood Glucose Testing booth, the information taught in class about Glucose and Diabetes came to mind. Specifically, how you can manage your glucose levels with lifestyle modifications and how excessive glucose levels can indicate diabetes. These were both mentioned in the textbook and at the booth. Lastly, there was another screening provided (Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Form) that entailed 8 questions. The total score added up from these questions shows the risk of developing type 2 diabetes within 10 years is. My diagnosis was under 7 out of approximately 25 total points, which is considered low because only 1 individual out of 100 will develop diabetes in this
BioMeasure technologies are self-service devices that precisely measure mass and height, build fat percentage and assess body mass index (BMI) at the push of a button, then deliver scores on a printed ticket to each participant within a few minutes (My results were weight: 127.8lb, height: 5’ 3.4, and B.M.I 22). I learned that an individual with a B.M.I less than 19 is underweight, one who has a B.M.I of 19-25 is at an ideal weight, and lastly one who has a B.M.I over 25 is overweight. Afterwards, we were well informed about how much protein, carbs, veggies, and fats we should ingest on a daily basis per plate we create. We were showed a technique called “eat with your hands” which assists in accounting for what we eat when making a plate of food. It goes as follows: a fist is equal to one cup of veggies, a palm is equal to three ounces of protein, a handful is equal to one ounce of carbs, and a thumb is equal to one ounce of fats. After my experience with the portion control booth, the Digestive system came to mind. Specifically, how digestion allows your body to get the nutrients and energy it needs from the food you eat and how the body can only absorb a certain amount of these nutrients before it is disposed as waste. Therefore, portion control is important for body weight management and faster