Question

Cheryl is a self-described “sugar addict” who has suffered some serious setbacks both in her personal life and in her job. She hasn’t had the energy or motivation to cook for herself and relies on fast food, soda and sweets to get through her day. Since she’s been comforting herself with these foods, she’s gained 30 pounds in the last year. Cheryl recently saw her physician for her annual checkup and was startled when he went over the exam and lab results with her. Cheryl’s fasting blood glucose concentration was 142mg/dL and her blood cholesterol results indicated that she has high blood cholesterol. Her exam results revealed that at 5’8” and 206 lbs, her BMI 31.6 puts her in the obese range, and she exhibits high blood pressure.

Question 2: Describe how adding fiber-rich complex carbohydrate to her diet can positively impact Cheryl’s exam and lab results and suggest some foods that fit this category. Be sure to include in your answer the types of fiber that are responsible for each health benefit.

Answer 1

The above information is her BMI:31.6,High blood pressure,High cholesterol level, Fasting blood glucose level is high.

The main objective is:

• To bring fasting blood glucose level to normal(100mg/dl).
• To normalize blood pressure.
• To bring cholesterol level to normal.
• To bring obese to normal weight.

By adding fiber rich complex play a key role for digestion,weight loss and prevention of heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer. Fats,proteins that cant digest or absorb in the body.Fiber helps to digest the food that passes or cleanse the stomach,small intestine and colon and out of the body.

They are two types of fiber:

• Soluble fiber helps to lower cholesterol level in the body that is found in oats,beans,fruits,vegetables and other legumes.
• Insoluble fiber that helps to cleanse digestive tract and that was found in whole grains,kidney beans,fruits and vegetables.

Daily recommendation of fiber:

• If Cheryl is above the age of 50 is 25grams.
• If below age of 50 is 21 grams.

Benefits of fiber rich complex:

• Fiber helps to lower total blood cholesterol level by lowering low density lipo proteins,reduce blood pressure and inflammation that can be maintained by consumption of soluble fiber that was found in beans,oats, flax seeds.
• Fiber that can slow the absorption of sugar containing producing and help to lower the blood glucose level and prevent from developing the type 2 Diabetes.
• Fiber rich complex food tend to be more more filling of stomach compare to fats or other.High fiber food tends to take longer to eat and stay satisfied longer and and contain small amount calories that helps to maintain health weight.
• High fiber lower the risk for developing cardiovascular diseases and colon rectal cancer.

Diet plan to stay fit:

• For breakfast choose high fiber cereal 5grams of fiber a serving or add unprocessed wheat bran to your favorite cereal.
• Consume at least half of all grains as whole grains that is whole wheat bread contain at least 2grams of dietary fiber a serving.Include brown rice, whole wheat pasta,bulgur wheat.
• Replace whole grain flour for half when baking.Try to add crushed bran cereal,unprocessed wheat bran,cakes.
• Peas,beans and lentils contain large amount of fiber.Add kidney beans to soups and salad to diet.
• Include fresh fruits and vegetables in diet that are rich in fiber as well as contain vitamins and minerals.