Mr. Andrew Smith is a 50-year-old male, 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 265 lbs. He has gained 30 pounds in the past year. He has been diagnosed with heart disease. Testing revealed his total cholesterol is 225 mg/dL, and blood pressure is 150/95. Mr. Smith eats a diet that is high in saturated and trans fats. H
• Use your text and the internet to respond to the following :
o Based on what you learned about Mr. Smith in your interview, briefly explain his modifiable risk factors for heart disease.
o Based on your client’s height and weight, what is his current body mass index? Based on his current BMI, how many pounds should your client lose to achieve a healthy weight?
o Discuss the recommendations that you would make for Mr. Smith’s fat intake. What foods should be limited to restrict saturated and trans fat intake?
o Discuss heart healthy fats. What foods should be included to increase your clients intake of heart healthy fats? ?
o Briefly discuss three nutritional interventions that you would suggest to your client to improve his heart health.
