Situation
Arnold is 56 years old and considers himself to be in good health.He has a family history of heart disease,stroke,and diabetes.He recently had a routine physical exam.He was told that his blood pressure was 130/85,his total cholesterol was 210 (LDL was 175 and HDL was 35),and his glucose levels were normal.Arnold was also informed that his weight of 190 pounds made him about 10 pounds overweight.
-Arnold's physician will likely suggest that Arnold make all of the following lifestyle changes except

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Arnold's physician is likely to suggest lifestyle changes to improve his health and reduce his risk of developing heart disease, stroke or diabetes. These changes may include increasing physical activity, decreasing saturated fat intake, and increasing soluble fiber intake. However, increasing trans fat intake is not a recommended lifestyle change, as trans fats have been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Therefore, option B - increasing trans fat intake - is not a lifestyle change that Arnold's physician would recommend.

Situation Arnold Is 56 Years Old and Considers Himself to Be