[Pa25] Notes on nutrition

[Ward, Ian]

Here are a few nutrition-related facts and notes, which are not emphasized in the OnlineMedEd module. They might be helpful things to learn for next week! 😉


  *   Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Being overweight or obese is the biggest risk factor for metabolic syndrome. A diagnosis of metabolic syndrome is made when at least 3 of the following occur: (a) abdominal obesity, (b) triglycerides > 150 mg/dl, (c) HDL cholesterol < 40 mg/dl for men or < 50 mg/dl for women, (d) blood pressure > 130/85, and (e) fasting blood glucose > 110 mg/dl.
  *   Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that is diagnosed when BMI < 18.5, the patient restricts energy intake relative to requirements, although underweight the patient has a fear of gaining weight, and the patient has a disturbance in the way they perceive their own body.
  *   Height/weight/BMI and physical activity screening should be a part of every family med visit.
  *   Know the main causes of lack of each of the B vitamins.
  *   Know the main causes for low levels of K and Na.


Best, Ian

Ian Ward, DHSc, PA-C
Assistant Professor
Campbell University Physician Assistant Program
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1090, Buies Creek, NC 27506
Physical Address: 4150 U.S. 421 S., Lillington, NC 27546
Office Phone: 910-814-5532
Email: iward at campbell.edu<mailto:iward at campbell.edu>


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