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ATI Nurse’s Touch Case Study from week two
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
NR228 Nutrition Health and Wellness
Professor Davia Lee
Due Date
, 2
How does additional body weight affect physical status?
Additional body weight has a significant impact on the physical status of an individual.
First, it causes an increased risk of having cardiovascular conditions. Some cardiovascular issues
a person with additional body weight is likely to develop are hypertension, stroke, and heart
disease. Cardiovascular diseases not only lead to the deterioration of physical well-being but are
also fatal. Secondly, having additional weight leads to respiratory issues such as sleep apnea.
Extra weight leads to the reduction of lung capacity to handle breathing, causing complications
in some of the lung functions (Chooi et al., 2019). Thirdly, obesity causes physical mobility
problems and strain on the musculoskeletal. An individual with additional weight may need help
to move around with ease. Fourth, it causes joint stress, such as the knees or shoulders, causing
strain and inflammation when moving around. Additional weight is linked to some types of
cancers, such as esophageal, uterine, kidney, and liver, among other forms of cancers.
What are some barriers and challenges to losing weight in the U.S.?
Weight loss is challenging for many individuals in the U .S. (Grodner, Escott-Stump, &
Dorner, (2023). One of the challenges to losing weight in the U.S. is the need for more time to
attend routine weight loss training. Due to the busy schedule of adults in the U.S., those with
additional weight need more time to commit to regular workouts, hindering weight loss. The
second challenge is underlying medical issues, where some medications can hinder the
effectiveness of specific methods used to facilitate weight loss (Chooi et al., 2019). Another
challenge is the need for physical activity due to the work environment. Most individuals with
additional weight in the U.S. live a sedentary life that involves minimal physical activities,
especially at work. The lack of physical activity makes it harder to lose weight. Stress and poor
mental health are other barriers to weight loss. Poor mental health increases the adoption of
ATI Nurse’s Touch Case Study from week two
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
NR228 Nutrition Health and Wellness
Professor Davia Lee
Due Date
, 2
How does additional body weight affect physical status?
Additional body weight has a significant impact on the physical status of an individual.
First, it causes an increased risk of having cardiovascular conditions. Some cardiovascular issues
a person with additional body weight is likely to develop are hypertension, stroke, and heart
disease. Cardiovascular diseases not only lead to the deterioration of physical well-being but are
also fatal. Secondly, having additional weight leads to respiratory issues such as sleep apnea.
Extra weight leads to the reduction of lung capacity to handle breathing, causing complications
in some of the lung functions (Chooi et al., 2019). Thirdly, obesity causes physical mobility
problems and strain on the musculoskeletal. An individual with additional weight may need help
to move around with ease. Fourth, it causes joint stress, such as the knees or shoulders, causing
strain and inflammation when moving around. Additional weight is linked to some types of
cancers, such as esophageal, uterine, kidney, and liver, among other forms of cancers.
What are some barriers and challenges to losing weight in the U.S.?
Weight loss is challenging for many individuals in the U .S. (Grodner, Escott-Stump, &
Dorner, (2023). One of the challenges to losing weight in the U.S. is the need for more time to
attend routine weight loss training. Due to the busy schedule of adults in the U.S., those with
additional weight need more time to commit to regular workouts, hindering weight loss. The
second challenge is underlying medical issues, where some medications can hinder the
effectiveness of specific methods used to facilitate weight loss (Chooi et al., 2019). Another
challenge is the need for physical activity due to the work environment. Most individuals with
additional weight in the U.S. live a sedentary life that involves minimal physical activities,
especially at work. The lack of physical activity makes it harder to lose weight. Stress and poor
mental health are other barriers to weight loss. Poor mental health increases the adoption of
