u4 assessment
Assessment 4
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Name: Joanne Boyes
30th August 2014
Please note that this Assessment document has 9 pages and is made up of 4 Parts.
Part 1: Know the risks associated with ineffective weight management
1. Define what is meant by the following terms:
Obese – is the term given to people who weigh dramatically over their ideal weight and carry a large amount of body fat usually due to over eating.
Emaciated – is the term given to people who are very thin and weigh under their ideal weight from not eating enough maybe due to their lifestyle, health reasons or other circumstances.
Malnourished – is the term given to people whose body isn’t getting the correct amount of nutrients
2. Complete the table below by describing the health risks associated with obesity and emaciation.
Health risks
Obesity
Back and joint pain
Breathlessness
Difficulty sleeping
Fatigue and tiredness
Increased sweating
Emaciation
Circulation problems
Dehydration
Extreme fatigue and tiredness
Depression
Excessive dry mouth
Passive behaviour
Improper organ function
3. Complete the table below with at least two signs and at least two symptoms of malnourishment.
Signs of malnourishment
1.
A person who is significantly below their ideal weight
2.
Fatigue and lack of energy
Symptoms of malnourishment
1.
Weight loss which gradual over a period of time
2.
Slow healing wounds
Once you have completed this Part of your Assessment, save the work you have done
You should use this file to complete your Assessment.
How to complete and send your Assessment:
Save a copy of this document, either onto your computer or a disk
Work through your Assessment, remembering to save your work regularly
When you’ve finished, print out a copy to keep for reference
Then, go to www.vision2learn.com and send your completed Assessment to your tutor via your My Study area – make sure it is clearly marked with your name, the course title and the Unit and Assessment number.
Name: Joanne Boyes
30th August 2014
Please note that this Assessment document has 9 pages and is made up of 4 Parts.
Part 1: Know the risks associated with ineffective weight management
1. Define what is meant by the following terms:
Obese – is the term given to people who weigh dramatically over their ideal weight and carry a large amount of body fat usually due to over eating.
Emaciated – is the term given to people who are very thin and weigh under their ideal weight from not eating enough maybe due to their lifestyle, health reasons or other circumstances.
Malnourished – is the term given to people whose body isn’t getting the correct amount of nutrients
2. Complete the table below by describing the health risks associated with obesity and emaciation.
Health risks
Obesity
Back and joint pain
Breathlessness
Difficulty sleeping
Fatigue and tiredness
Increased sweating
Emaciation
Circulation problems
Dehydration
Extreme fatigue and tiredness
Depression
Excessive dry mouth
Passive behaviour
Improper organ function
3. Complete the table below with at least two signs and at least two symptoms of malnourishment.
Signs of malnourishment
1.
A person who is significantly below their ideal weight
2.
Fatigue and lack of energy
Symptoms of malnourishment
1.
Weight loss which gradual over a period of time
2.
Slow healing wounds
Once you have completed this Part of your Assessment, save the work you have done