Which of the following statements do you think is most accurate when predicting Walter's future health prospects? A. Walter's blood pressure is not yet high enough to be classified as hypertensive, but could easily cross that threshold if he becomes sedentary. B. Walter is currently at high risk for cardiovascular disease because of his blood lipid profile. C. Walter is hypertensive. Both A and B are true Both B and C are true
Walter is a 48-year-old man who works as a pilot for Air Canada. He is required to have his doctor submit a report of the results of a full physical examination every year as a condition of his employment. At the most recent visit, his blood pressure was 137/89, and his BMI was 27. His lab tests showed the following: LDL cholesterol: 3.0 mmol/L HDL cholesterol: 1.8 mmol/L His family medical history revealed that his father died of a stroke at age 74; his 79-year-old mother is alive and well. He participates in regular physical activity, doing a cardio and resistance exercise routine at the gym 3 times per week, and playing pick-up basketball every Sunday when he is home. If he is away working, he runs 3 times a week (at least 5 km). He does consume a lot of restaurant find because of his travel schedule.
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