Case Study Questions

question 31

Multiple Choice

Case Study Questions
​Use the following case study to answer questions
Jared Joiner is a 56-year-old African American insurance agent. He is single, eats most meals at restaurants, leads a sedentary lifestyle, and drinks 3-4 beers a day. He is 5'9" tall and weighs 204 pounds (BMI 30) . Mr. Joiner has been feeling particularly fatigued lately and decided to make an appointment with his physician for a check-up. The results of his laboratory tests include a fasting blood glucose level of 121 mg/dL.
-To reduce his risk of developing diabetes, Mr. Joiner should follow all of these recommendations EXCEPT:

• A)lose weight.
• B)increase physical activity.
• C)learn to make better food choices at restaurants.
• D)learn to cook.
• E)cut down on the alcohol consumption.

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