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Mr.Jones
Sex: Male &ensp; Hours of work: 55+/wk
Age: 61 &ensp; Occupation: Computer programmer
Household members: wife,65 years old
Family Hx: coronary artery disease in father,had MI age 59
Smoker: yes,40 years,1 pack/day
Ht = 70" Wt = 190 lbs
Waist circumference: 43 inches
Cholesterol: 220 mg/dL;HDL-C 30 mg/dL;LDL-C 160 mg/dL;VLDL 45 mg/dL;TG 150 mg/dL
Blood pressure: 140/85
Diet history of Mr.Jones shows that he eats the following foods:
Dairy products such as milk,cheese,and ice cream regularly.He consumes a variety of protein-rich foods including fish,shellfish,beef,poultry,and eggs;and large quantities of rice and potatoes;and he and his wife also frequently eat breads,crackers,and potato chips.Mr.Jones consumes a large variety of vegetables including eggplant,broccoli,mushrooms,onions,and tomatoes,although many of these are deep fried or cooked in butter.
-What dietary suggestions could you make to him to help decrease his risk factors?

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Mr.Jones
Sex: Male &ensp;  Hours of work: 55+/wk
Age: 61 &ensp; Occupation: Computer programmer
Household members: wife,65 years old
Family Hx: coronary artery disease in father,had MI age 59
Smoker: yes,40 years,1 pack/day
Ht = 70" Wt = 190 lbs
Waist circumference: 43 inches
Cholesterol: 220 mg/dL;HDL-C 30 mg/dL;LDL-C 160 mg/dL;VLDL 45 mg/dL;TG 150 mg/dL
Blood pressure: 140/85
Diet history of Mr.Jones shows that he eats the following foods:
Dairy products such as milk,cheese,and ice cream regularly.He consumes a variety of protein-rich foods including fish,shellfish,beef,poultry,and eggs;and large quantities of rice and potatoes;and he and his wife also frequently eat breads,crackers,and potato chips.Mr.Jones consumes a large variety of vegetables including eggplant,broccoli,mushrooms,onions,and tomatoes,although many of these are deep fried or cooked in butter.
-What dietary suggestions could you make to him to help decrease his risk factors?

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All of the dietary suggestions (A, B, C, and D) could help decrease Mr. Jones' risk factors. Decreasing consumption of high-fat dairy products can lower his saturated fat intake and cholesterol levels. Increasing whole grain intake and dietary fiber intake can help lower his LDL cholesterol levels, while choosing lean cuts of meat and poultry can help decrease his saturated fat intake.

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