[Solved]: Case Study Scenario Sam Elliott, age 57, has gained…

Case Study Scenario Sam Elliott, age 57, has gained 30 lbs since his retirement 2 years ago. The most active thing he does is “puttering around” and “walking” to the end of the driveway to get the mail. “His diet includes juice, oatmeal, muffin, and coffee with cream for breakfast; donuts and coffee with friends midmorning; a bolongna-and-cheese sandwich with chips and a root beer for lunch; and cheese, crackers, and wine before a dinner of meat, potatoes, vegetables, and dessert. He tells the nurse, ” I have never had to diet. I just don’t know how to get this weight off.” Assessment Mr. Elliott is 5″8 (173cm) tall and weighs 201lb (91.2kg). His BMI is 30.1kg/m2. His cholesterol is 240mg/dl (nl 150-200mg/dl) with an HDL of 37mg/dl (normal male value >45mg/dl) and a LDL of 180mg/dl(normal <130mg/dl). his BP is 138/90. His fasting blood glucose is normal at 103mg/dl). His bp is 138/90. his fasting blood glucose is normal at 103mg/dl. His ECG shows a normal sinus rhythm. He report fatigue and shortness of breathe with activity. His health care provider has advised a weight loss of 30lbs and a regular exercise program.