Hypercholesterolemia Mnt2

What

is

HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA

Is a disorder characterized by high levels of blood

cholesterol. Cholesterol is manufactured primarily

in the liver and then carried to the cells throughout

the body by low – density lipoprotein (LDL).

Because cholesterol and other fats do not dissolve

in water, they cannot travel through the body

unaided. Lipoproteins are particles formed in the

liver to transport cholesterol and other fats through

the bloodstream. Cholesterol is returned to the liver

from other body cells by another lipoprotein, high

– density lipoprotein (HDL). From there, cholesterol

is secreted into the bile, either unchanged or after

conversion to bile acids.

Name (optional):

Gender:

Age: 29 yrs. Old

Occupation: Law student

Religion: Mormon

Height: 5’7”

Weight :145 lbs.

BMI: 22.84 (NORMAL)

Male

The patient is diagnose with Hyperlipidemia IIa/

Hypercholesterolemia caused by lack of physical activity

and also due to poor diet.

The patient is at risk of developing degenerative

diseases in life; CHD, atherosclerosis.

Assessment:

on a routine Physical Exam, the patient was noted to have serum

cholesterol level of 275mg/dl his blood pressure on two occasions was in

the range for “high normal”

During consultation with a nutritionist dietitian, he mentioned that he

has no family history of CHD but there is a strong family history of

diabetes and obesity. He has very little room for exercise since he is

busy in studying and in attending their family business of employment

agency.

Meal Plan for

29 years old Law Student

Energy 1900 Carbohydrate

285

Kilocalories

grams

Protein

71.25

grams

Fat 52.8

grams

-Diet low in cholesterol and fat, mainly in saturated fats to better

manage cardiovascular diseases.

-Dietary guidelines include the following:

- Reudce weight if overweight or obese.

-balance energy intake and expenditure to maintain desirable

body weight and prevent weight gain....