Cadiovascular Disease

        Mr. Davis is a 57-year-old white male. He is 5' 11" and weighs 250 lbs. He smokes 1 pack of cigarettes a day. Mr. Davis's blood pressure is 150/90. His LDL cholesterol is 160 mg/dl. He used to have an active job, but in the last few years he has moved into a managerial Position. He finds his current position to he more lucrative, but less active and more stressful. Mr. Davis is married and his wife also works full-time. After raising a family', she is tired of cooking, so they usually get take out or go out for dinner. (His favorite meals include BBQ, fried chicken, and fried fish.) At work, Mr. Davis and his co-workers take turns bringing in foods to share in the morning, so Mr. Davis eats doughnuts, bagels, sausage biscuits — whatever someone has brought in. For lunch, he may Davis eats doughnuts, bagels, sausage biscuits — whatever someone has brought in. For lunch, he may eat a couple of ham sandwiches or get something from a fast food restaurant. In the evenings, Mr. Davis likes to drink "a couple" of beers (but his wife states he usually drinks 3 or 4). 1. A. Consult Figure 9.5 (page 280) in your text book. Approximately, what is Mr. Davis's Body Mass Index (BMI)? (1 point) B. What is his weight classification (underweight, desirable weight, overweight, or obese)? (1 point) 2. List at least five of Mr. Davis's risk factors for cardiovascular disease. (5 points) 3. Discuss at least three recommendations that you would make that would help Mr. Davis be healthier and reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease. (3 points) 4. Give at least two reasons why a high fiber diet would be beneficial for someone with cardiovascular disease. (2 points) 5. Mr. Davis's doctor has explained to him that, because he is at high risk for cardiovascular disease, his intake of saturated fat should be no more than 7% of his calorie intake. If Mr. Davis eats 1800 calories a day, how many grams of saturated fat can he consume each day? (1 point)