From the case study of Monique, it is clear that Monique and her family have poor feeding habits. This predisposes Monique to several negative health implications.

First and foremost, Monique is at a high risk of becoming obese. Monique is currently overweight, and is on high calorie diet both at home and in school. The large quantities of food and frequent incidences of eating junk foods are main risk factors to leading to occurrence of obesity (Young & Nestle, 2002). The case study points out that Monique is entitled to a free two course lunch meal and when she skips breakfast, she takes a snack on her way home. In addition, her mother claims she does not know how to cook and therefore buys cheap frozen foods from the nearby take away outlets.

As a result of obesity, Monique is experiencing difficulty in taking part in physical activities. The case study points out that Monique feels embarrassed to go for swimming with her friends. A researcher found out that lack of physical activity increases risk of cardiovascular diseases, insulin insensitivity and becoming obese (Myers, Prakash & Froelicher, 2002). The other health implications Monique is likely to experience include raised blood pressure, increased levels of bad cholesterol and decreased exercise tolerance.

Intake of fast foods and snacks by Monique predisposes her to type 2 diabetes mellitus. Diabetes types 2 results due to insulin insensitivity. As a result, Monique will experience increased risk of infections, thirst and hunger, and will tend to feel frequently tired.

Due to the overweight status, Monique is more prone to psychological problems. This is because other children in school and at home will tend to tease and mock Monique. Monique will develop low safe esteem and eventually it may lead to depression.

References

Must, A., & Strauss, R. S. (1999). Risks and consequences of childhood and adolescent obesity. International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders 23, 2-11.

Myers, J., Prakash, M., & Froelicher, V. (2002). Exercise capacity and mortality among men referred for exercise testing. N Engl J Med. 346: 793–801.

Young, L. R. & Nestle, M. (2002). The contribution of expanding portion sizes to the obesity epidemic. American Journal of Public Health, 92:246–9.