Question

Case study 3

Ben, 27, has put on weight after an accident.

Questions

1. What are two factors that may have caused Ben to gain weight? List four body systems that are involved.
2. What could happen if Ben continues to gain weight or if he does not return to his normal weight? Identify the body systems that would be affected.
3. What could Ben’s support worker do to assist him to reach a healthy weight?

Answer 1

#. The two factors that may be the cause behind the gain of Ben's weight are :-

- poor diet and inactivity

-energy imbalance (excess calorie intake)

#. Four body systems that are involved are :-

- digestive system

- endocrine system

- musculoskeletal system

- psychological system

#. If Ben continues to gain weight then he will cross his normal BMI limits and it will lead to cause many bad health effects like cardiovascular problems etc . The body system that would be affected are

#. Ben's support worker should help him to reach a healthy weight by the following ways :-

- helping the patient to do activities of daily living rather than doing for him

- encourage the patient to do physiotherapy and other range f motion exercises so that he can reach back to his normal life fast and to make his bones and muscles strong and healthy .

- providing a healthy diet which would help him to recover fast rather than providing calories