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Case Study Questions
Use the following case study to answer questions
Betsy Winslow is a 62-year-old retired school teacher.She is 5'3" tall and weighs 155 pounds.Mrs.Winslow is a member of a walking group that meets three mornings a week.She walks two miles each morning.After experiencing episodes of chest pain and shortness of breath when walking, she made an appointment to see her physician.Her laboratory results are as follows:
Total cholesterol 251 mg/dL HDL cholesterol 47 mg/dL
LDL cholesterol 146 mg/dL Triglycerides 203 mg/dL
Mrs.Winslow's 24-hour recall reveals the following intake:
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs Dinner: Fried chicken
Bacon Mashed potatoes and gravy
Toast with butter and jelly Buttered corn on the cob
2% milk Sweet tea
Coconut cake
Lunch: Hamburger pizza
Salad with Italian dressing Snack: Ice cream
Coke
Snack: 3 chocolate cookies
2% milk
-Based on her 24-hour recall, which of the following dietary recommendations is appropriate for Mrs.Winslow if she is to lower her blood lipids with diet alone?

• A)Eat more whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables.
• B)Drink less milk and eat less ice cream.
• C)Choose foods high in insoluble fibers.
• D)Eat fewer carbohydrates and choose more high-protein foods.

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Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for rapid action in situations of stress or danger.

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Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that increases the body's readiness for action in times of stress, known as the fight or flight response.

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