J.W. is a 40-year-old man who presents to his doctor's office for a checkup. J.W. is 5'11" tall and weighs 305 lbs. His blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg. He complains of frequent fatigue and headaches

What type of health advice does J.W. need?


ANS: Lose weight, avoid high-fat foods, count calories, start a regular exercise schedule

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