Arnold is 56 years old and considers himself to be in good health. He has a family history of heart disease, stroke, and diabete
s. He recently had a routine physical exam. He was told that his blood pressure was 120/85, his LDL cholesterol level was 210, and his glucose levels were normal. Arnold was also informed that his weight of 190 pounds made him about 10 pounds overweight. Arnold's physician will likely suggest that Arnold make all of the following lifestyle changes EXCEPT?
A. Increasing soluble fiber intake.
B. Increasing Vitamin D intake.
C. Increasing Physical Activity
D. Decreasing Saturated fat intake.
The answer would be B, Increasing Vitamin D intake.
Explanation:
Vitamin D supplements are prescribed when the levels of Vitamin D are low in the body or there are any signs of fatigue, general weakness, weaken bones, lethargic, muscle pain, etc. But Arnold has no such signs that would trigger the doctor to prescribe him with increased intake of Vitamin D. According to his reports, he should start using more soluble fiber in his food, He should increase his physical activities and should decrease the use of saturated fats to avoid high blood pressure, cholesterol levels and achieve healthy weight range.
There is no reason to be prescribed a vitamin D intake since the individual did not show symptoms of fatigue or low back pain, nor does it mention any type of bone fragility that suggests problems with calcium absorption.
