Review Case Study, Chapter 7, Water and Minerals Bill is a…

Question Answered step-by-step Review Case Study, Chapter 7, Water and Minerals Bill is a… Review Case Study, Chapter 7, Water and MineralsBill is a 45-year-old bachelor who eats a grab-and-go breakfast, eats all of his lunches out, and has takeout or “something easy” for dinner. Bill’s doctor is concerned that his blood pressure is progressively rising with every office visit and has advised him to “cut out the salt” to lower his sodium intake. Bill rarely uses salt from a salt shaker and is unsure what else he can do to lower his sodium intake. A typical day’s intake is shown on the right:What foods did Bill eat yesterday that were high in sodium? What foods were relatively low in sodium? What would be better choices for him when eating out? How could he lower his sodium intake while still relying on “something easy” when he prepares food at home?Knowing that potassium may help blunt the effect of a high sodium intake on blood pressure, what foods would you recommend he add to his diet that would increase his potassium intake?In overweight people, weight loss helps lower high blood pressure. Bill is “a little heavy.” What changes/substitutions would help him lose weight?Breakfast: Black coffee and two jelly doughnutsMidmorning snack: Black coffee and cookiesLunch: Two fast-food tacos with tortilla chips and salsa or a 6-in cold cut submarine with potato chips, colaMidafternoon snack: Candy barDinner: If takeout, then Chinese food or pizza. If “something easy,” then boxed macaroni and cheese with a couple of hot dogs, canned soup with a cold cut sandwich, or frozen TV dinners.Dessert: Instant pudding, ice cream, or candy barsEvening snacks: Cereal and milk or potato chips and dip Biology Science Nutrition CNHS NUT205 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)