Health Psychology – “Lifestyle Assessment for Better Health Your paper in this c

Health Psychology – “Lifestyle Assessment for Better Health
Your paper in this class will focus on the assessment of your own lifestyle and recommended changes for better health. This health analysis will cover the major areas covered in this class. You may make use of inventories and tests discovered while reading and studying for this class and any actual medical tests you have had in the past year. The purpose of this is to increase your awareness of your own health lifestyle and ways that it could be improved. There will be two major components — a focus on general assessment measures (including your personal assessment) along with recommendations for personal lifestyle changes. In the Assessment section you need to find definitions, assessment tools, questionnaires, and/or guidelines that demonstrate understanding of the concepts. You are to write at least a 1200 word paper that is worth 15% of your grade. Please use APA format and cite at least four (4) sources, in addition to your textbook. There are guidelines on using APA format and citing sources posted in Student Resources for you. Please ensure that the following topics are covered in your paper:
Assessment MeasuresDiet
Exercise
Job and personal stress management
Risk factors for cardiovascular disease
Risk factors for cancer, diabetes and other illnesses
Family history and social support
Self-Esteem, sense of control and other psychological issues
Personal status and Recommendations For Personal Lifestyle ChangesUse a 10 or 12 pt Arial or Times New Roman Font
Double-space paper
Minimum of 1200 words
Minimum of four (4) cited sources
Use APA format and parenthetical citations right after cited material (See below)
Make sure your name is on your paper
Assignment Requirements (Use as a checklist):Extra pointers:Thesis statements are at the end of the introduction paragraph and outline the key points that the rest of the paper will cover. This helps organize your work as you include a separate paragraph for each of the key points from your thesis in the body of your paper. Here are some good sources to help you – https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/thesis-statements/ andhttp://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/