Cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death in the United States. One reason is the lack of commitment to heart healthy lifestyle. Your lifestyle is not only your best defense against heart disease, its also your responsibility. Research and discuss the causes of cardiovascular disease and its relationship to diet and exercise. Compare and analyze your own personal wellness data (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. 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. Research and discuss the causes of cardiovascular disease.(Use at least 2 credible sources for Part #1- be sure to cite source ) 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 .) Compare and analyze your own personal lifestyle choices that contribute to YOUR risk of cardiovascular disease. . Example: According to my BMI lab assignment, I am at greater risk or, After reviewing my Nutritional Analysis Lab assignment, I realize What are the lifestyle choices you are making that increase your risk?Look at data from the following assignments Be sure to cite the source of this information. (Example: According to my Nutritional Analysis I do consume too much ) Form a conclusion as to what changes you can make in your own personal lifestyle choices in order to decrease risk. Civic Engagement and Social ResponsibilityHopefully your workouts have allowed you to experience the positive benefits of physical activity. It is now time to share that with others. Physically inactive individuals are at greater risk for cardiovascular disease. According to the Center for Disease Control, if every physically inactive person became active, we would save 77 billion in health care costs every year. Only 1 in 5 adults and 1 in 3 children get the recommended amount of physical activity.Invite at least 2 people (adult or child) to participate in a workout with you. It can be your regular workout or you can do something different (ride bikes, take a free class at gym, try a new workout DVD etc.)Reflect on this experience and include the following information: Purchase the answer to view it
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