19 Nutrition/Obesity
Nutrition/Obesity
Learning Objectives
- Describe evidence-based nutrition plans (diets for health)
- Counsel a patient on nutrition
- name the benefits of healthy eating with respect to cardiac and chronic disease risk factors
Handout: Nutrition Truth
Handout: Altman Rule
Voice Over Power Point: Health Promotion: Nutrition and Cardiac Risk Reduction
Choose My Plate from the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
Case 1
Rick McHale is a 58 year old male coming in for a follow up visit. He was seen two weeks ago for a physical by your partner who is now on maternity leave. He is here today, as instructed, for his lab results. He has a strong family history of coronary artery disease as his father died of a heart attack and his older brother had quadruple bypass.
Review below with Mr. McHale and discuss your concerns about his health.
BP 140/90
Pulse 90
Weight 222
Height 5’11”
BMI 31
Total Cholesterol 260
LDL 175
HDL 45
Triglycerides 200
Fasting glucose 88
Case 2
Bill Walker is a 47 year old male coming in for a follow up visit. He was seen 2 weeks ago for a mandated work physical by your partner who is now on vacation. He is here today as instructed for lab results. He has a strong family history for obesity, type 2 diabetes and hypertension.
Take this opportunity to review vitals/ labs and to talk to Mr. Walker about your concerns about his health.
BP 145/90 (2 weeks ago, BP was 140/85),
Pulse 90
Weight 260
Height 5’9”
BMI 38
A1c 6.2
TC 284
LDL 188
HDL 38
TG 290
Handout: Altman Rule