Jobe Is Half Italian and Was Born and Raised in Louisiana

question 6

Multiple Choice

Jobe is half Italian and was born and raised in Louisiana. Jobe found out his blood pressure was slightly elevated and was referred to the nutrition counselor. What assumptions can the nutrition counselor make about Jobe?

• A) Jobe likely eats pizza and pasta because he is half Italian; this type of cuisine is generally high in sodium, which is likely raising his blood pressure.
• B) Jobe likely eats Cajun food because he's from Louisiana; this type of cuisine is generally high in sodium, which is likely raising his blood pressure.
• C) Jobe likely has a family history of high blood pressure.
• D) Jobe may totally, partially, or not at all embrace the standards of the Italian or Louisiana culture he appears to represent.
• E) Jobe is ready to make changes to his diet to improve his high blood pressure.

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