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my doctor is so specific I need help in 4 and 5 in details please

Case #3 Profile: Save this Word document to your computer and type your answers under each question. Patient: female Age: 30 years old Height: 5'3" Weight 185 lbs Activity level: Sedentary Blood pressure: 160/95 LDL cholesterol: 170 mg/dl HDL cholesterol: 30mg/dl Fasting glucose: 200 mg/dl Hint: The patient has been experiencing increased thirst and urination and tingling in both of her feet for the last four months 1 What is her BMI? (Show your calculation-4 pts) What is the significance of her BMI? (3 pts) Based on the above information, what health condition does she have? Hint... .related to her fasting glucose levels!!(3 pts) -BMI 703 xweight (lbs)/ [height (in)]2 [185/(63)2] x 703 (185/3969) x 703 = 32.77 (This is considered obese) -related to her fasting glucose level she has Diabetes 2. What lifestyle changes can she make to help lower her risk for the above-noted condition? Explain your answers. (lifestyle changes not dietary changes!-list minimum of 2 changes) (10 pts) - Regular physical activity: Getting at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise, like walking, biking, and swimming physical activity and weight management can still have tremendous benefits in controlling the disease and minimizing the negative health consequences. -manage the stress: Stress has been recognised a risk factor

Answer 1

4.Ttebjormal range of low density lipid shoukd be less than 100mg/dl. An increased level makes an individual at risk for cardiovascular diseases.The patient has a elevated LDL level and hence not in a healthy range.

The dietary changes yo be done are

• Restrict oil ,salt in diet
• Avoid trans fats and saturated fats which can increase the LDL level easily(fast foods,cheese,butter,etc.,)
• Include monounsaturated fatty acids and polyphenols fatty acids in diet(olive oil)
• The diet should have an adequate vegetables ,fruits to increase the fiber content
• Avoid beef,pork

The life styles changes needed are

• Regular exercise daily
• Managing Weight to normal
• Regular screening for cardiovascular disease

5.The patient has a low level of HDL.The normal level should be above 40mg/do.An increase in it is indicating the risk of coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, hypertension and other cardiovascular disease. Hence it is not in normal range.

The dietary changes needed are

• Addition of nuts,chia seeds,beans,legumes,whole grains, fruits rich in fiber
• To eat low glycemic index foods

Lifestyle modifications

• Exercise
• Control diabetes or maintain normal blood glucose levels
• Weight managements