The family appears awake to health-conscious living and its benefit to the health of the individual. Members of the family had an idea as to what practices in their daily lives may have a detrimental effect on their lives including smoking by Mr. Brown and Martin and a preference for fast foods by Mrs. Brown and the two minor children.
They however deem their general health to be in good condition. This is based on the fact that there are few recurrent infections in the family, with the exception of the occasional cold attributed to the cold weather in the area. This is however based on symptomatic manifestations of illness and not any regular medical testing.
Overall, the wellness diagnosis in this regard indicates a family that understands the need for a proper and healthy lifestyle, and how to achieve it. Their health maintenance, regardless of the occasional fast foods, is an effective one (Weber, 2005).
Nutrit
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The family pointed out that they were familiar with all the nutritional categories of foods and also that they fully understood the importance of the inclusion of all these categories in their daily eating habits. However, they admitted that not all categories were included in their daily eating and that some categories such as starch and carbohydrates appeared more often than the other categories.
The family, and in particular Mrs. Brown and the two minor children, acknowledged the indulgence in fast foods as well as foods high in processed sugars. They however also acknowledged the potential danger of these foods to their general health.
The wellness diagnosis in this regard, is one that though not optimal, is not entirely ineffective and which can easily be improved, given the knowledge and understanding possessed by the family regarding nutrition (College for Licensed Practicing Nurses, 200).
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