Family Health Assessment
Family Health Assessment: Analysis of Family Focused Questionnaire
Renee Rao
Grand Canyon University: NRS-429V
August 31, 2014
While interviewing a families health patterns, there were many areas assessed. Several questions have been asked regarding numerous aspects of their life. These family focused questions will help us explore into their health, cognition and overall wellbeing. Based on the responses, a family diagnosis was formulated. In this paper, we will explore the questions and answers that have been provided.
When investigating into their perception of health it was stated by the wife/mother, “Health is very important to us, however it has been a challenge because me, my husband and our children are all overweight, and I have diabetes.” When asked if eating healthy was a priority to this family, it was noted to be a goal rather than a practice. It was also mentioned how exercise and physical activity have not been a main concern. The family also stated that, “Kentucky Fried Chicken” was their favorite meal, and fruits and vegetables were not consumed as frequently. However, the family did state they want to start eating healthier and would like additional resources on beginning the process. As said by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, eating less fat and choosing fewer high-fat foods is essential. It is also mentioned to limit foods that are high in saturated fats or trans fat. This would include fatty cuts of meat, fried foods, whole milk and dairy products made from whole milk, cakes, candy, cookies, crackers, and pies, salad dressings, lard, shortening, stick margarine, and nondairy creamers (CDC, 2014).
Sleep is also an important factor in assessing one’s wellbeing. When asked about the average amount of hours slept per night, it was said everyone in the household sleeps roughly six to eight hours a night. Both the husband and wife work full time, and the children are in school, so it is not
Renee Rao
Grand Canyon University: NRS-429V
August 31, 2014
While interviewing a families health patterns, there were many areas assessed. Several questions have been asked regarding numerous aspects of their life. These family focused questions will help us explore into their health, cognition and overall wellbeing. Based on the responses, a family diagnosis was formulated. In this paper, we will explore the questions and answers that have been provided.
When investigating into their perception of health it was stated by the wife/mother, “Health is very important to us, however it has been a challenge because me, my husband and our children are all overweight, and I have diabetes.” When asked if eating healthy was a priority to this family, it was noted to be a goal rather than a practice. It was also mentioned how exercise and physical activity have not been a main concern. The family also stated that, “Kentucky Fried Chicken” was their favorite meal, and fruits and vegetables were not consumed as frequently. However, the family did state they want to start eating healthier and would like additional resources on beginning the process. As said by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, eating less fat and choosing fewer high-fat foods is essential. It is also mentioned to limit foods that are high in saturated fats or trans fat. This would include fatty cuts of meat, fried foods, whole milk and dairy products made from whole milk, cakes, candy, cookies, crackers, and pies, salad dressings, lard, shortening, stick margarine, and nondairy creamers (CDC, 2014).
Sleep is also an important factor in assessing one’s wellbeing. When asked about the average amount of hours slept per night, it was said everyone in the household sleeps roughly six to eight hours a night. Both the husband and wife work full time, and the children are in school, so it is not
References: Eat Right. (n.d.). Retrieved August 31, 2014, from Centers For Disease Control website: http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/consumer/eatright.htm Exercise for Diabetics. (n.d.). Retrieved August 31, 2014, from Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality website: http://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/education/curriculum tools/diabnotebk/diabnotebk2512.html Diabetes. (n.d.). Retrieved August 31, 2014, from Healthy People.gov website: http://healthypeople.gov/2020/ topicsobjectives2020/overview.aspx?topicid=8