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The reading for our March 13th class is Chapter 13, on heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. For your writing assignment this week, we will use a case study to examine cardiovascular health and wellness. Review the case and information, then please address the questions that follow it. Create a written narrative as your answer (at least 400 words please). A Case Study on “J” – a Trent student Directions To determine your understanding of cardiovascular health and wellness, read the following case study and answer the accompanying questions. Jis a second-year Trent university psychology student (you can decide sex of the student if you wish, to assess any relevant medical risk factors – it’s entirely up to you). J is 18-years old, 170cm (5’7′) tall, weighs 86kg (approx 190 lbs), and has the following history: • They have a family history of heart disease. • They are 20 lb. overweight. • Their total cholesterol level is slightly higher than normal. • Their blood pressure is 140/85. They regularly vape (use smokeless tobacco products). • They drink five to six Classic Cokes per day. • They eat three to five meals per week at fast-food restaurants. • They do not like most vegetables and eat only potatoes. • They occasionally play pickup basketball or drop in on a yoga class. Answer the following: 1. What are J’s risk factors for coronary heart disease? 2. What suggestions can you give ) regarding their current diet? 3. What suggestions can you give ) about regular exercise? 4. J says they are too young to be concerned about future health problems. How would you respond to this?
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