Case Study #8
Mr. Elliott is a 68-year-old male who is referred to the dietitian for a fat-controlled meal plan. Mr. Elliott is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 250 lbs. His blood pressure is 155/95. Recent labs reveal a total cholesterol of 245 mg/dL, LDL 171 mg/dL, HDL 36 mg/dL, and TG 200 mg/dL.
1. List Mr. Elliott’s risk factors for heart disease.
2. Which risk factors can be modified?
3. Discuss interventions that could assist Mr. Elliott in reducing his cardiovascular risk.
4. Discuss additional nutrition factors that may assist Mr. Elliott in controlling his blood pressure.
1. The risk factors for heart disease in Mr Elliott are
2. The modifiable risk factors are:
3. The interventions are:
4. The dietary changes to control blood pressure are:
Case Study #8 Mr. Elliott is a 68-year-old male who is referred to the dietitian for...
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