Mr. K is a 46-year-old male who is at a health clinic for a yearly checkup and is requesting information on weight loss. He currently weighs 325lbs and his height is 5'8", his BMI is 49.4 and his waist circumference is 46 inches. He states he has tried every diet and loses weight but always regains it. He rarely cooks, eats most meals out at restaurants and often skips breakfast and lunch. He states he does not exercise and has a sedentary desk job. He gets two 30 minute breaks at work but usually spends that time looking at his phone.

A sample of his daily diet:

Breakfast: coffee, 2 TBSP creamer, usually sleeps in and does not have time for breakfast

Lunch: Potato chips and a 20 ounce coke

Dinner: 12 ounces Steak, 2 cups mashed potatoes and 3 slices of white bread with 3 Tbsp. butter, 20 ounce coke and one ice cream sandwich

Snack: Mr. K eats a lot of his calories in the evening, snacking on chips and cookies as he watches tv in the evening

Mr. K states this is typical of what he eats most days.

Answer the following questions:

1. Looking at Mr. K's diet, explain three major issues with his current diet.

2. What medical problems is Mr. K at risk for developing in his lifetime? (list 4

3. Mr. K saw a friend of his reading about intuitive eating. Explain what intuitive eating is

4. How many pounds per week should Mr. K plan to lose each week? Explain to him why he should lose at this rate

5. Is use of BMI the best way to assess changes in body composition? What other techniques could be used to assess body fat percentage more accurately?

6. List 4 changes Mr. K could make that would help him lose weight and maintain his weight loss.