Yuichiro Shindou writes:
I want to compare patient A with patient B before I make suggestions to
the 2 patients. First, regarding diet, the favorite foods of patient A
are ice cream, eggs and fatty meats. These connect to taking too much sugar
and fat, so I think that they are a major factor of his high LDL-cholesterol
level. And, patient B resembles patient A about diet. She needs to limit
her intake of cheese, her favorite food, since this also contains excessive
fat.
Second, patient A does little or no exercising every day. This is very
bad. In contrast, it is good that patient B rides her bicycle on weekends.
Third, I want to refer to LDL-cholesterol levels. That of A is 165. This
is a high risk and an important RISK FACTOR of heart disease. On the other
hand, that of B is 125. This is a good or desirable level. It is no problem
now. But, B may develop diabetes, because of her family history. This could
be connected to her obesity. There are some problems in her every day diet.
It may be indispensable to analyze the diets of her family from a long
time ago.
Now, I want to give the 2 patients suggestions to maintain good health.
In the case of A, he had better make his LDL-cholesterol level lower because
a high one connects to his narrowing of the arteries. So, A should take
nutrition that is considered balanced, and not lean toward eating much
sugar and fat . For example, he had better eat more fruits, vegetables,
boiled or grilled fish and skinless chicken and less fried meats. These
help prevent high levels of LDL. Also, he should exercise every day even
if only a little. Exercising creates a good effect for digesting and taking
nutrition. For instance, Ca is taken in bones especially if he is young.
And, in the case of B, she had better solve her overweight problem, so
she should exercise every day even if it is only 10 minutes walking. Furthermore,
it is very good if the pace is a little fast. Also, I can say to her the
same things that I said to A. In addition, she should quit smoking because
this can become an important factor of heart disease. And, what she should
do against diabetes is to take meals regularly, in other words, not to
eat between meals, and not to eat foods including much sugar. Because these
foods connect to high sugar in the blood, and can lead to diabetes finally.
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