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<p class="MsoNormal">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!
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">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.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">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.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Height/weight/BMI and physical activity screening should be a part of every family med visit.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Know the main causes of lack of each of the B vitamins.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Know the main causes for low levels of K and Na.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best, Ian<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Ian Ward, DHSc, PA-C<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Assistant Professor<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Campbell University Physician Assistant Program<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1090, Buies Creek, NC 27506<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Physical Address: 4150 U.S. 421 S., Lillington, NC 27546<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Office Phone: 910-814-5532<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Email: <a href="mailto:iward@campbell.edu"><span style="color:#0563C1">iward@campbell.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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