Jay Has Mono Essay, Research Paper

I. a.) Testing Results

1.5-mile run/walk 12:31

Push-ups 20

Sit-ups 27

Sit and Reach 6 inches

Body fat 23%

b.) My overall level of fitness is good because I?m an athlete and take responsibility to get myself in shape. I think it?s important to be in shape so that you don?t injure your muscles or struggle through training.

II. a.) Health Promoting Behaviors

I exercise regularly

I get enough fiber

I get adequate vitamins and minerals

I brush and floss daily

I wear my seatbelt

I use caution when using prescriptions

I promote a safe and clean environment

I am expressive

I can say no

I promote relaxation when I?m stressed

I can develop close/intimate relationships

I am interested in others opinions

I am satisfied with my study habits

I am satisfied with my spiritual life

I am tolerant with others beliefs and values

I am able to socialize regularly

I have annual physical exams

I avoid risky sexual behavior

I use caution in unsafe places

I have smoke detectors at home

I don?t add sugar to my food

I don?t drink and drive

I don?t smoke

I don?t use smokeless tobacco

I consume 2 drinks or less a day

Health Inhibiting Behaviors

I don?t get 7-8 hours of sleep a night

I add salt to my food

I don?t limit fat in my diet

b.) I don?t get 7-8 hours of sleep a night for a few reasons. Sometimes I?m out late, studying, or just hanging out with friends.

I add salt to my food more then I should. Most of the time I put it on my food before I even taste it. It?s an inhibiting behavior that I hope to change in the near future.

I don?t limit fat in my diet and I realize that?s not a good habit. It?s important to limit your fat intake so you don?t overeat in one sitting.

III. I don?t have any history of disease in my family.

IV. My goal in regard to taking ?Wellness and Fitness,? is that I want to become more knowledgeable about the different areas of wellness and fitness so I can benefit myself.

My personal goals in regard to wellness are, I want to maintain a more balanced diet and I want to improve on my areas of physical fitness that are weak.