Exam 17: Adult Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Which nutrition-related factor is associated with increased cancer risk?

The leading cause of death for adults aged 24-44 is _____.

The American Diabetes Association recommends that adults should be screened for type 2 diabetes or prediabetes if they are _____ years old, or earlier if they are overweight.

List the factors related to a client's motivation to engage in a weight-loss program and his or her ability to adhere to a treatment plan.

A man who is 50 years old and has a BMI of 27.9 would be considered _____.

A simple, low-cost method that can be used to screen for metabolic syndrome in community or clinic settings is _____.

Insulin resistance in muscle cells reduces glucose uptake and interferes with muscle storage of glucose as _____.

Mr. Jones Sex: male $\quad$ 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" $\quad$ Weight: $190 \mathrm { lb }$ Waist circumference: $43 \mathrm { in. }$ Cholesterol: $220 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { dL }$ ; HDL-C: $30 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { dL }$ ; LDL-C: $160 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { dL }$ ; VLDL: $45 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { dL } ;$ TG: $150 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { dL }$ 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?

Screening for CVD should occur about every five years beginning at age _____.