Question

You have just been appointed to the post of Surgeon General of the United States. The President wants you to develop an advertising campaign called, “A healthy America by the year 2020” that encourages Americans to lead a healthier lifestyle.

What types of behaviors would you try to influence? Why?

Feel free to conduct an online search on the topic to collect materials for your answer. Provide those citations in your answer and articulate your argument with facts rather than emotion.

Answer 1

The type of behavior I would like to influence is; the sleep pattern, the eating style and the level of physical activity.

Most healthyadults need between 7 to 9 hours ofsleep every night to function at their best,(National Sleep Foundation, 2018). During the sleep our body' s defence mechanism repairs. Sleep deprivations leads to infections and irritability.

A balanced diet having adequate minerals and vitamins is necessary for a healthy living.

Physical activity such as exercise and walking is good for our heart and reduces our weight. The sugar level is in control.

Thus I will direct my efforts for prevention of diseases by change in lifestyle leading to a healthy life.