Mr Ojomu is a 42 year male of African origin. He has a demanding desk-based job

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Mr Ojomu is a 42 year male of African origin. He has a demanding desk-based job and frequently has to work long hours. He rarely eats regular meals and so has developed a habit of snacking on foods with high salt, fat and sugar contents. He routinely drinks at least 4 cups of coffee a day and at least one bottle of coca cola. Recently he has noticed that he has put on weight and easily gets out of breath when walking, he feels tired on waking, often suffers muscular aches and pains and experiences bouts of anxiety over his workload.

Using four of the systems from the list below, explain what steps Mr Ojomu should take to improve his overall physical and mental health. Include in your answer how the body systems you have selected work together to normalise body functions. 500 words

Human body systems
• The endocrine system
• The nervous system
• The cardio-vascular system
• The respiratory system
• The urinary system
• The lymphatic and immune system

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Explanation / Answer

In order to normalize his body functions Mr.Omoju needs to take into account the following:

1)CARDIOVASCULAR AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

First of all, since he is associated with a job that requires long sitting hours, he should take out sometime to get engaged in some sort of physical activity. Lesser physical activity slows down metabolism,weakens muscles,leads to weight gain,affects cardiovascular functioning,shortness of breath,leads to depression and anxiety and many more such severe concequences. Physical activity will decrease chances of coronary diseases, regulate cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

IT will also increase oxygen flow in blood which will reduce shortness of breath.

2)ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Secondly, he fasts for long periods which again slows down metabolism. Slower metabolism leads to weight gain,fatigue, lack of interest. he should be eating at regular intervals to keep his metabolis at a steady rate. This also implies that the person has low thyroid hormone levels which is a key player in metabolism. Lesser activity causes significant problems in digestion and absorbtion of fats. The diet which is followed by Mr.Omoju is what is causing severe damage to his body. Salts sugars and fats are only required in small amounts. Too much of any causes imbalances . For example,Sodium, the other component of salt, influences the volume of liquids retained by our body outside of our cells. This regulates the blood volume, which in turn regulates blood pressure.High sugar containing foods leads to heart diseases and diabetes.

3) URINARY SYSTEM

Next, caffine present in coffee works by stimulating the nervous system. Excessive amounts leads to insomnia,restlessness,anxiety, also increses cholestrol and tri glycerides which causes heart ailments. Caffine being a anti-diuretic increases the urine output which may lead to dehydration.

Mr.omoju should reduce his caffine intake,check his diet, walk or exercise for 30-40minutes per day to maintain his well being.

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