[Verified Answer]: Gus: Gus is a 76-year-old retired principal

Gus: Gus is a 76-year-old retired principal. He was just admitted to your long-term care facility after suffering a myocardial infarction (MI). His diet order is cardiac. Gus will be going to the adjoining facility daily for cardiac rehab. 1. Review the food category below and indicate if this category is appropriate (included) in Gus’ cardiac diet. List three (3) food examples of each category. Food Category Food Examples: Are these foods appropriate for a cardiac diet? YES/NO High in Saturated Fat 1. 2. 3. Low in Saturated Fat 1. 2. 3. High in Fiber 1. 2. 3. Low in Fiber 1. 2. 3. High in Sodium 1. 2. 3. Low in Sodium 1. 2. 3. High in Potassium 1. 2. 3. 2. Gus prefers a late breakfast, right before he goes to rehab. Plan one breakfast meal that would be appropriate for his diet order. Include rational (why did you choose the food you did) for your food choices. Food Item Portion Size Rationale/Why? 3. What is Gus’s blood pressure goal? 4. What is Gus’s LDL cholesterol goal?