Patient X is a female with a current BMI < 25, but she does have a history of BMI > 25 . What would be the recommended treatment for this patient?
a. She should devise goals to promote weight loss.
b. She should be educated on weight maintenance and assessed for other risk factors.
c. She should begin use of a pharmacological weight loss aid.
d. She should be educated on weight management.
b
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b. employee assistance programs. c. flextime programs. d. cafeteria-type health options.
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a. 8 to 9 b. 10 to 11 c. 12 to 13 d. 14 to 15 e. 16 to 17
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Jack has just returned from the hospital where Jack's father is recovering from a heart attack. The doctors told Jack that his dad's atherosclerosis is very serious. Jack and his wife, Melanie, are worried about Jack's father and also are starting to think about Jack's risk of also having heart disease in his lifetime. He sets up an appointment at his doctor's office and has his blood lipid
levels evaluated for the first time. Let's see if you can answer some of the questions that Jack and Melanie have. What exactly happens in atherosclerosis? a. Oxidized LDL is incorporated into the lining of arteries. b. A blood clot travels to the brain and causes a stroke. c. Chylomicrons cause veins to lose their elasticity. d. Blood pressure is too low and dizziness occurs. e. b and c