Akihiro Matchitori writes:
These patients present some similarities
but many differences regarding diet and cholesterol. For example patient
A and B are different in their age. And patient A has "angina"
chest pains but patient B feels "OK". And also patient A does
no exercising but patient B rides her bicycle on weekends. The LDL level
of patient A is 165. This is too high. So he has an increased risk for
heart disease. And patient B's cholesterol level is 125. This cholesterol
level has fewer risks of heart disease. So patient A is in a more critical
state than patient B.
Patient A should reduce fatty foods. He should stop eating his favorite
foods, ice cream, eggs and fatty meats. So he needs to change to more healthy
food to reduce his LDL level. Fruits, vegetables, fish, skinless chicken
and less fried meats are good for reducing LDL levels. And can eat fiberrich
foods, like oats, wholegrain breads and apples.
And Patient B needs to reduce her weight. So she should eat low calorie
diet foods. For example fish, fruits and vegetables. If her weight becomes
normal, she will likely be healthy.
Both patients should do more exercise for their health. They have to do
exercise every day. And for patient B, there is the added risk of diabetes.
So she needs to lower her weight and stop smoking.
If they keep following my suggestions, there is a good possibility they
will become healthier. And after several months, they may feel they are
living a more normal life.
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