Question

Craig is a 55-year old male who has been relatively sedentary most of his life. He works an 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. desk job and ventures out to a fast food restaurant on most days, for his lunch. Beside the occasional nightly walk with his dog, Craig does not engage in regular physical activity.
About a month ago, Craig paid a visit to his primary care physician due to frequent chest pain and shortness of breath after walking short distances. Craig’s doctor ran a few tests and the following was found:

Body Composition Measurements:
Waist Circumference: 45 inches
Weight: 250 lbs.
Height: 5 ft 8 inches

Blood Work
Total Cholesterol Level: 320 mg/dL
Triglycerides Level: 145 mg/dL
HDL: 70 md/dL

Health History
Sleep: 5 hours every night
Stress level: High
Activity level: Sedentary

Additional Measurements
Blood Pressure: 160/100 (mm Hg)
Resting Heart Rate: 65 beats/minute

After the doctor reviewed Craig’s results, it was demanded that he make significant lifestyle choices to his health immediately.

1) Please review and complete the following questions below.
a. Looking at Craig’s body composition, please calculate Craig’s BMI (kg/m2). What is his weight classification?

b. Looking at Craig’s blood pressure reading, what classification does he fall in?

c. Looking at Craig’s blood levels what classification does he fall in, for the following listed:
i. Total Cholesterol: ___________
ii. Triglycerides: _____________
iii. HDL: ________________

2) Reviewing Craig’s health history and test results from his doctor’s appointment, list ALL the key factors that put him at risk for developing cardiovascular disease (CVD).

3) How could Craig improve his current risks for CVD (what factors could he change and control with a few lifestyle changes)?

4) If you were a personal trainer and Craig was referred to you by his physician to make some changes to his physical health through exercise, what would be ONE REALISTIC goal to set for him over the next 3 months? Please note that the doctor has put restrictions on high intensity exercise until he is able to drop at least 30 lbs. and his symptoms of chest pain/shortness of breath have subsided. Your goal MUST be specific.

Answer 1

Ans 1) a) BMI = ? weight = 250 lbs Height = 5 ft 8 inches conversion : Wt = 250 lbs = 113.398 #113kg (1 lbs = 0.453kg) .H t = 5ft = 10524 m. (1 foot = 0.3048 m) - 8 inch=0 2032 m tinch = 0.0254 m) . Total ht = 1.7272 m =(2.9835 BMI = Wt in kg = 113 = 37.881 kg/m² Ht in m² 2.983 Craig's BMI is 37.881 kg/m2 38 kg/m Lobese) ans. b) B.P=160 /100 mm Hg . There are three classification of B.p. - Bop SBP DBP. Normal <120 <80 Prehipertension 120-139 80- 89 stage I HIN 140-159 90-99 stage II HIN 7160 7,100 Craig falls in 3rd classification of Stage It HTN

cans.c) 1 Total cholesterol = 320 mg/dl High jis Triglycerides level = 145 mg Idl Borderline High llly HOL = 70 md l dl. Ans - 2 Risk factors for CVD. i edge: Aging increases risk of damaged & nastowed asteries & weakened or thickened heart muscle. Sex (male) :- Men are generally at great risk. of heart disease iii) Poor diet - Fast food, diet high in fat, salt, sugar & cholesterol contribute to cro. V) High B. P : It results in hardening & thickening of asteries parrowing the blood vessels. (B.P = 160/100 mm Hg)

es ivy High blood cholesterol = 320 mg ldl It increases the risk of formation & atherosclerosis vy obesity = BMI = 38 kg/m² viy physical inactivity lack of exercise & sedentary work in čreases risk of heart disease