Patient Profile:
Name: Michael
Age: 46
Gender: Male
Race: African American
Medical History: Family history of high blood pressure
Chief Complaint: Micheal visited his doctor for a routine checkup and mentioned feeling fatigued, experiencing occasional headaches, and having
difficulty sleeping at night.
Medical Examination: During the examination, his blood pressure was measured at 160/100 mmHg. This reading indicated that he had high blood
pressure, also known as hypertension.
Patient History: Micheal has a high stress job working as a high-level executive banker on Wall Street. He works 70 to 80 hours a week leading him to
have sedentary lifestyle. He plays golf on Sundays for 2-3 hours, but uses a golf cart as his mode of transportation. He admitted to consuming a diet high
in processed foods, fast food, and salty snacks. His intake of fruits, vegetables, and dietary fiber was low. When he prepares his own food, he used olive
oil and preferred lean pork, chicken, and fish over beef. He also mentioned that his parents had a history of hypertension.
Question
Select all of the lifestyle factors that contributes to Michael's increased risk of high blood pressure.