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Mr. Andrew Smith is a 50 year old male, 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs...

Mr. Andrew Smith is a 50 year old male, 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 265 lbs. he has gained 30 pounds in the past year. he has been diagnosed with heart disease. testing revealed his total cholesterol is 225 mg/dl and blood pressure is 150/95. Mr. smith eats a diet that is high in saturated and trans fats. he also complains of shortness of breath when climbing stairs. me. smith meets with his physician and is started on atorvastatin. Mr. smith is concerned because he has never taken anything besides over the counter medicines before. he would like to explore dietary interventions to improve his heart health.

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