Identify two wellness problems based on your family assessment.

According to my assessment of the wellness issues in our family, obesity and lack physical activity are two major problems. I have a family that is obese, and many members are struggling to maintain healthy BMIs. We all eat unhealthy food, drink sugary beverages, and don’t get enough exercise due to various commitments that keep us busy. In addition, most of us don’t engage in physical or regular activity beyond work and school. The lack of exercise has resulted in a general decline both in physical and mental health.
If left untreated, obesity can result in serious medical conditions such as type 2 diabetes and stroke, or even cancer. The negative impact that obesity can have on a person’s self-image has also been associated with mental issues such as depression.

Likewise, lack of exercise can have dire consequences on one’s overall wellbeing as it affects both body composition (muscle mass vs fat) as well as cardiovascular fitness levels. Not getting enough physical activity on a regular basis increases risk for chronic diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes; weakens bones; causes fatigue; contributes to poor sleep quality; weakens immune system function; decreases metabolism rate leading to increased fat storage; increases stress levels; exacerbates anxiety disorders & depression symptoms; impacts cognitive performance & memory retention capabilities among other effects on one’s general wellbeing.

In conclusion, while lifestyle choices vary greatly within my family – it became clear during the assessment process that being overweight combined with lack of physical exercise are two major wellness problems facing our unit today that need immediate attention before they result in serious medical repercussions down the line.