Assignment task:
Mr. Robertson is a 65-year- retiree who lives with his wife. While he was in the workforce, Mr. Robertson's job as a construction overseer kept him active for several hours a day. Since retiring six months ago, he has adopted a sedentary lifestyle. Mr. Robertson sees his family doctor for a general medical examination. He believes he is in good health, and wishes to remain so in his retirement years. He gave up smoking 20 years ago. His father died of myocardial infarction at age 55, while his mother and older brother were both diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in their sixties; so he has concerns about the possible significance of his family history. The doctor takes a physical examination that includes blood pressure, weight and height. Blood pressure measures 130/85 mmHg; weight is 198 lb (90kg): both are higher than previous recordings. The doctor thinks that if there is any further increase in blood pressure, anti-hypertensive medication will be called for; but as the first point of intervention he recommends that Mr. Robertson see a dietitian about losing some weight. Mr. Robertson schedules a consultation. This is his first visit to a dietitian. You collect a diet history and the following anthropometric measurements: height is 5'9" (175 cm) and weight is 198 lb (90kg). The patient reports his weight six months ago as 172 lb (78 kg). You measure his waist-to-hip ratio as 1.0 and calculate BMI at 29 kg/m². Mr. Robertson tells you how much he is enjoying his retire. Need Assignment Help?