UNITY UNIVERSITY
SPORT GROUP ASSIGNMENT
Department: Computer Science
Course Name: Sport
Section: 01
Group Member
NAME
Daniel kasaye
Nahom Mesfin
Eyobed Alemu
Amanuel Belete
Yosef Tadesse
Yamin Dawit
Yosef Tilaye
Hypertension
Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. It can lead to severe health complications and
increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and sometimes death.
Blood pressure is the force that a person’s blood exerts against the walls of their blood vessels. This
pressure depends on the resistance of the blood vessels and how hard the heart has to work.
Almost half of all adultsTrusted Source in the United States have high blood pressure, but many may not
know they have it.
Hypertension is a primary risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including stroke, heart attack, heart
failure, and aneurysm. Managing blood pressure is vital for preserving health and reducing the risk of
these dangerous conditions.
Read on to learn why blood pressure can increase, how to monitor it, and ways to keep it within a
typical range.
Management and treatment
Regular physical exercise
Current guidelines recommend that all people, including those with hypertension, engage in at least 150
minutesTrusted Source of moderate-intensity, aerobic exercise every week, or 75 minutes per week of
high-intensity exercise.
Alongside 150 minutes of exercise, most adults will benefit from engaging in strength training at least
twice per week.
People should exercise at least 5 days every week.
Examples of suitable activities are:
walking
jogging
cycling
swimming
Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity isn't just a cosmetic
concern. It's a medical problem that increases the risk of other diseases and health problems, such as
heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers.
There are many reasons why some people have difficulty losing weight. Usually, obesity results from
inherited, physiological and environmental factors, combined with diet, physical activity and exercise
choices.
Symptoms
Body mass index (BMI) is often used to diagnose obesity. To calculate BMI, multiply weight in pounds by
703, divide by height in inches and then divide again by height in inches. Or divide weight in kilograms
by height in meters squared.
BMI Weight status
Below 18.5 Underweight
18.5-24.9 Normal
25.0-29.9 Overweight
30.0 and higher Obesity
Asians with BMI of 23 or higher may have an increased risk of health problems.
For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. However, BMI doesn't directly
measure body fat, so some people, such as muscular athletes, may have a BMI in the obesity category
even though they don't have excess body fat.
The good news is that even modest weight loss can improve or prevent the health problems associated
with obesity. A healthier diet, increased physical activity and behavior changes can help you lose weight.
Prescription medications and weight-loss procedures are additional options for treating obesity.
Maintaining Good Health
Nutrition
Eat a variety of nutrient rich foods. Your body actually needs more than 40 different nutrients for good
health, and there is not one single source for them. Your daily food selection should include a balance
of good carbs, protein, fruits, veggies, and dairy products. Check out the food guide from the USDA at
mypyramid.gov.
Eat moderate portions. If you keep portion sizes moderate and reasonable, it is easier to eat what you
want, and maintain a healthy and balanced diet. What’s a moderate portion? A medium-sized piece of
fruit is one serving. A cup of pasta equates 2 servings and a pint of ice cream contains 4 servings.
DO NOT SKIP MEALS. Skipping meals can lead to out-of-control hunger and frequently results in over-
indulging. Snacking between regular meals can help if you are pressed for time. Just make sure you have
at least two balanced meals.
DO NOT eliminate certain foods. Because our bodies require diverse nutrition, it’s a bad idea to
eliminate all salt, fat, and sugar from our diets, unless told to do so by a medical professional. Choosing
healthier options such as skim or low-fat dairy will help you maintain a balanced diet.
Foods are not good or bad. It’s all about portion control!
Drink water! Stay away from cokes and other sugary sodas, which can pack as much as 17 teaspoons of
sugar per 20oz drink! Sugar is a source of empty calories that can use up important vitamins anminerals
in your body. Water helps not only to hydrate, but to aid in blood circulation, the removal of toxins from
our bodies and in the regulation of our body temperatures.
Avoid too much caffeine. Caffeine is a mildly addictive drug that can affect your ability to sleep and focus
while also affecting such bodily functions as muscle function and the cleansing of waste products.
Fitness and stress management
Be active
Use the stairs instead of the elevator.
Get at least 30 minutes of activity every day. If the idea of sweating at the gym for hours on end doesn’t
Relax
Keep yourself organized to eliminate unnecessary and preventable stress.
Turn off the TV and listen to music.
Make time everyday, even if it’s just 15 minutes, for relaxation and reflection.
Get plenty of sleep.
Allow at least 30 minutes of quiet relaxing activity before bed at night, e.g. reading.
Resist the temptation to use sleeping pills, when under the stress of writing papers, studying, etc.
Sleep is not a waste of time! It’s as important and necessary as nutrition and exercise.
Social health
Get involved and meet people in a positive environment. Often the adjustment to college can be
difficult, especially when students are leaving the support system they have known for a lifetime.
Whether it’s participating on a sports team or in Rhodes Student Government, joining a religious
organization, volunteering at the soup kitchen, or helping in some other form, helping others helps us.
The most important thing to remember is to find something you are interested in and enjoy yourself
