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...
Sara is a 45-year-old female who has recently been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. She visits you today to ask if there are any dietary adjustments you would recommend to better control her high...
Tamara is a 63-year-old female who is experiencing the early signs of cognitive decline. She was searching the Internet for ways to combat dementia onset and found articles on both increasing her fish...
