CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS CASE STUDY? THE BOOK I AM USING IS NUTRITION ESSENTIALS FOR NURSING PRACTICE 7TH EDITION THANK YOU!
Matt 34 years old. his bmi is 28 and has steadily increased over the last few years when he accepted a position with his company that requires frequent travel. it is hard fo him to exercise, and he eats out often.he is a "steak and potatoes" kind of guywho wouldnt dream of eating lunch or dinner without meat as the centerpiece of the meal. at his his most recent annual employee physical , matts total cholesterol level was 245 mg/dl, his HDL level was 50, fasting glucose level was 92, and his blood pressure was 154/85. his father died of a heart attack at age 49. matt feels doomed by genetics and is resistant to going on medication because of the potential side effecta. he is willing to try to change his diet and lifestyle but is skeptical that it will help.
What risks does matt have for heart attack?
Knowing that he willing to change his diet and lifestyle , what additional information would you ask of Matt before devising a teaching plan?
What diet recommendations would you prioritize in helping Matt initaite a heart healthy diet? what suggestions could you offfer him to help meet thesed recommendations?
How would you respond to Matt's skepticism that diet and lifestyle factors will probably not lower his risk of heart disease?