Christina is a 44-year-old mother of 2 small children. She is slightly overweight, and is beginning to notice an increase in both of her children’s weight as well. She would like to know how to best manage...
A 62-year-old man with a 14-year history of type 2 diabetes comes to your office for routine check-up of his glycated hemoglobin, blood pressure, and lipid levels. During his visit, he reports a new set of...
Maggie is a 24-year-old woman who smokes. She tells you that she would like to quit smoking, but she is concerned about the weight she will gain after doing so. How do you advise your patient?
Alison is a 67-year-old woman with osteoporosis who takes daily calcium supplements and exercises 5 days a week. Because she has high levels of homocysteine in her blood, you recommend that she also add...
Dawn is a 59-year-old woman with a history of elevated blood pressure levels bordering on hypertension. She admits to ocasionally choosing frozen or boxed meals but generally cooks for herself.
John is a 55-year-old man with relatively high central blood pressure. He has been warned that high central blood pressure can be associated with increased risk of stroke and cognitive impairment. He wants...
Jaime is a 15-year-old girl who is losing interest in activities and suffering from insomnia. Her mother brings her for a check-up and asks if there are any dietary changes they can start with before...
Tara is a 56-year-old woman who grew up hearing that 3 glasses of milk a day is good for her bones. She is concerned about osteoporosis, and comes to visit you to consult on her diet.
Joe is a 36-year-old technician at a local hospital. Joe is obese, and is beginning to become concerned about his health. He asks if there are any simple changes he can make to his lifestyle to help him...
