11/21/05

Choose one of the people below and develop a menu and exercise program to improve their overall health. You must:

• Find the appropriate goal weight for the person you have chosen.

• Develop a weekly exercise program that will fit into their lifestyle.

• Develop a one-week menu incorporating proper nutritional habits.

• Provide helpful survival tips related to your client's habits and lifestyle.

• Give your client a clear rationale and explanations for the recommendations you give them.

• Film and edit an exercise video, showing your client how to do the exercise program that you have recommended.

JON is 45 years old, 5'10" tall, and weighs 220 pounds. Jon works for an insurance company, which means that he spends a lot of time doing paperwork and talking on the phone. He leads a very inactive lifestyle away from work. Jon lives alone and isn't much of a cook, so he eats out a lot (mostly Chinese food). Jon hasn't experienced any major health problems, but he often feels fatigued and run down. He isn't satisfied with what he sees when he looks in the mirror.

MICHELLE is a 17 year-old high school junior. She is 5'6" tall, and weighs 135 pounds. Michelle is involved in the Drama Club and sings in the school choir. She spends her evening hours talking on the phone, watching television, doing homework, and/or hanging out with her friends. Michelle's family isn't big on family meals, and so Michelle is responsible for preparing most of her own meals. She doesn't eat breakfast, but eats a lot of fast food (she is on a first-name basis with the fine folks at Taco Bell). Michelle is concerned that some of her clothes are getting tight, and she would like to drop a few pounds.

KIM is a 34 year-old clothing salesperson and the mother of three children, ages 14, 11, and 8. Being in retail, her work hours vary from day to day. She works either from 8 to 4 p.m. or from 12 to 8 p.m. Kim is 5'5" tall, and weighs 130 pounds. Most of her leisure time is spent with her children and their activities. She prepares an evening family meal when she is not working (they're vegetarian) and plans a meal for her husband to prepare when she is working. Kim has attempted to establish a regular exercise routine in the past, but has found little success. Her exercise bike and thigh master are gathering dust in the garage.

BRIAN is a 16 year-old high school sophomore. He is 6'2" tall, and weighs 148 pounds. Brian is extremely active, playing basketball during much of his after school time, except in the spring when he runs track. Brian eats mostly donuts for breakfast, school food or fast food at lunch, whatever his mom prepares for him in the evening, and many candy bars, chips, and sodas in between. Brian would like to add some muscle to his bones, but even though he eats everything in sight, he can't seem to gain any weight.

Click on Process to begin the diet and exercise assessment of your client.