Cheryl is a self-described sugar addict who has suffered some serious setbacks both in her personal life and in her job. She hasnt had the energy or motivation to cook for herself and relies on fast food, soda and sweets to get through her day. Since shes been comforting herself with these foods, shes gained 30 pounds in the last year. Cheryl recently saw her physician for her annual checkup and was startled when he went over the exam and lab results with her. Cheryls fasting blood glucose concentration was 142mg/dL and her blood cholesterol results indicated that she has high blood cholesterol. Her exam results revealed that at 58 and 206 lbs, her BMI 31.6 puts her in the obese range, and she exhibits high blood pressure.
Question 1: Analyze Cheryls exam and fasting serum glucose results to determine if shes at risk for any chronic disease. Explain why you came to this conclusion, including all indicators that pointed you in this direction, and what, if any, steps Cheryl should take to bring her results back to normal. You will need to defend your answer using specific facts, data, and other information drawn from the textbook and at least one other supplemental source.
Ryan is a 42-year-old male who has been experiencing bloating and either diarrhea or constipation within a few hours of eating at least once a week for the past two years. Certain foods seem to trigger his symptoms more than others, with dairy being the biggest trigger. Ryan has lost weight because hes afraid to eat and incur these uncomfortable symptoms. At his wifes urging, Ryan finally went to see his doctor and has been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and lactose intolerance.
Question 2: Ryans doctor has suggested that he try a low-FODMAP diet to alleviate his IBS symptoms. Explain what FODMAP are, some food sources of FODMAP and how a diet low in them may help Ryan. Support your answer with data, facts, key terminology, specific examples and other information drawn from the textbook and at least one other supplemental source.
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