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Pete’s diet is high in which component?Pete, a 65-year-old m…

Pete’s diet is high in which component?Pete, a 65-year-old male, comes to the emergency room complaining of chest pain. Several diagnostic tests conclude that he has suffered an MI. The registered dietitian is consulted for nutrition education. Pete reports that he has gained 30 pounds in the previous year due to his hectic work schedule, which forces him to eat out often. In addition, he is physically inactive. Pete also reports that he has a family history of heart disease and his father died of an MI. Height: 5’9″ Weight: 190 lbs Waist circumference: 105 cm BP: 140/93 Cholesterol: 259 mg/dL LDL: 180 mg/dL HDL: 58 mg/dL TG: 234 mg/dL Diet routine: Breakfast: Egg and sausage muffin                  Coffee Lunch: Ham and cheese sandwich on white bread             Potato chips             Soda Dinner: Chicken breast              Mashed potatoes              Iced tea              Cheesecake

What is an example of a modifiable risk factor that contribu…

What is an example of a modifiable risk factor that contributed to Pete’s condition?Pete, a 65-year-old male, comes to the emergency room complaining of chest pain. Several diagnostic tests conclude that he has suffered an MI. The registered dietitian is consulted for nutrition education. Pete reports that he has gained 30 pounds in the previous year due to his hectic work schedule, which forces him to eat out often. In addition, he is physically inactive. Pete also reports that he has a family history of heart disease and his father died of an MI. Height: 5’9″ Weight: 190 lbs Waist circumference: 105 cm BP: 140/93 Cholesterol: 259 mg/dL LDL: 180 mg/dL HDL: 58 mg/dL TG: 234 mg/dL Diet routine: Breakfast: Egg and sausage muffin                  Coffee Lunch: Ham and cheese sandwich on white bread             Potato chips             Soda Dinner: Chicken breast              Mashed potatoes              Iced tea              Cheesecake