Proximately 2500 calories per day. She generally has a very light activity level that only includes housework. Based on the above information, what is this woman’s ideal weight range? How much weight does she need to lose to reach that ideal weight? By how much should she reduce her caloric intake? What else can she do to facilitate weight loss?
2. A 68-year-old man is referred to cardiac rehabilitation after a mild heart attack. He is hypertensive, overweight, and borderline diabetic. What information regarding the health benefits of physical activity should be discussed? What activities would be most appropriate?