Gastrointestinal (GI) System

• How does excess body weight affect Body Systems? Describe the mechanisms (physiological mechanism of how and why) of extra body weight on each body system. • Must include in-text citations. 1. Cardiovascular (CV) 2. Gastrointestinal (GI) System 3. Musculoskeletal System 4. Endocrine System 5. Immune System Barriers and Challenges • Identify 3 barriers and challenges to losing weight in the U.S. • Describe how and why each identified barrier and challenge affect losing weight? • Must include in-text citations 1. 2. 3. Cultural Considerations • Identify 3 different cultures. • Describe how and why each culture influence weight and weight loss with clients in each culture. • Must include in-text citations. 1. 2. 3. Advice for Mark • What would you suggest helping Mark achieve a healthy weight? • Must include in-text citations       Carbone, S., Canada, J. M., Billingsley, H. E., Siddiqui, M. S., Elagizi, A., & Lavie, C. J. (2019). Obesity paradox in cardiovascular disease: where do we stand? . Vascular Health and Risk Management, Volume 15, 89–100. https://doi.org/10.2147/vhrm.s168946