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Mr. Jones
Sex: male Hours of work: 55+/wk
Age: 61 Occupation: computer programmer
Household members: wife, 65 years old
Family history: coronary artery disease in father; had a myocardial infarction at age 59
Smoker: yes; 40 years; 1 pack/day
Height: 70" Weight: 190 lb
Waist circumference: 43 in.
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
The diet history of Mr. Jones shows that he consumes dairy products such as milk, cheese, and ice cream regularly; a variety of protein-rich foods including fish, shellfish, beef, poultry, and eggs; and large quantities of rice and potatoes. 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; however, many of these are deep-fried or cooked in butter.
What dietary recommendations can you give to Mr. Jones to help decrease his risk factors?
A. Decrease consumption of high-fat dairy products.
B. Avoid whole grain products.
C. Decrease dietary fiber intake.
D. Avoid lean cuts of meat and poultry.
E. Increase consumption of high-fat dairy products.
Answer: A
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