Body Weight & Physical Status

• How does excess body weight affect Body Systems? Describe the mechanisms (physiological mechanism of how and why) of extra body weight on each body system.
• Must include in-text citations.

  1. Cardiovascular (CV)
  2. Gastrointestinal (GI) System
  3. Musculoskeletal System
  4. Endocrine System
  5. Immune System

Barriers and Challenges
• Identify 3 barriers and challenges to losing weight in the U.S.
• Describe how and why each identified barrier and challenge affect losing weight?
• Must include in-text citations

Cultural Considerations
• Identify 3 different cultures.
• Describe how and why each culture influence weight and weight loss with clients in each culture.
• Must include in-text citations.

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