(Bravata, et al., 2007)
III. Obesity and High Cholesterol
Overweight or obesity is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease leading to heart attack. Obesity is known to:
(1) raise blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels;
(2) lower 'HDL' or 'good' cholesterol;
(3) raises blood pressure levels;
(4) induce diabetes and heightens the risk of heart attack. (Mayo Clinic, 2009)
IV. Physical Activity Recommendations
The President's Council on Physical Activity and Sports states as follows:
(1) Significant health benefits can be obtained by including a moderate amount of physical activity (e.g., 30 minutes of brisk walking or raking leaves, 15 minutes of running, 45 minutes of playing volleyball). Additional health benefits can be gained through greater amounts of physical activity;
(2) Thirty to sixty minutes of activity broken into smaller segments of 10 or 15 minutes throughout the day has significant health benefits. (2008)
V. Analysis & Recommendations
The individual in this case study is on the Atkins Diet. A recently released study shows that individuals participating in the 'Eco Atkins' diet have realized benefits in terms of weight reduction and reduction of cholesterol levels. The Eco Atkins diet is a "low-calories, low-carbohydrate diet high in plant-based proteins." (Elements4Health, 2009) However, there is stated to be "a dilemma relating to the proportion and source of fat, protein and carbohydrate that constitutes the optimal weight loss and cholesterol-lowering diet." (Elements4Health, 2009)
The Atkins diet that is not the 'Eco' Atkins diet has been reported negatively with reports stating that individuals who follow this diet "may worsen risk factors for heart disease compared to other popular diets." (Boyles, 2009) There is a contradiction however, as it is has been reported that low carbohydrate diets are
"...significantly higher in total grams of fat, protein, dietary cholesterol and saturated fats than are low-fat diets. While a low-carbohydrate diet may result in weight loss and improvement in blood pressure, similar to a low-fat diet, the higher fat content is ultimately more detrimental to heart health than is the low-fat diet. (Psysorg, 2008)
VI. Recommendations & Action Plan
If this individual intends to continue the Atkins diet it is recommended that he use the Eco Atkins diet plan. Secondly, this individual should be regularly screened for cholesterol levels and lipid levels as well as being screened for cardiovascular disease onset. While this individual may be at risk...
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