1. The Problem:
Jenny is a seventeen year old girl who is overweight and has been diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. Jenny has to make changes in her lifestyle in order to live a long healthy life, and to avoid taking medication. What changes does Jenny have to make? How is she going to do this? Where will she find support in managing her illness?
2. Resources
American Diabetes Association
Life Clinic
Your total health
Diabetes Guide for Teens
3. Task for students
a. Give a brief description of what type 2 diabetes is, and how it will effect her health if she does not change her lifestyle and take care of herself.
b. Come up with a menu of food items that Jenny should include in her daily diet.
c. Plan a week's menu for Jenny including all of the foods she can eat, and the times she should eat them.
d. Make a list of the foods that Jenny should limit and or keep out of her diet.
e. Come up with a detailed exercise plan for Jenny.
f. Find community resources and supports for Jenny to support her in managing her diabetes.
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