This Week’s Question:
A 50-year-old sedentary male with a BMI of 32 kg/m2,
a family history of type 2 diabetes, and an impaired glucose tolerance
test seeks help to prevent the onset of diabetes. All of the following
strategies are appropriate for the long term except:
1. Weight loss goal
of 2 to 3 kg/week
2. Increase duration and intensity
of daily physical activity
3. Fiber intake of 15 g/1,000 kcal
4. Total fat intake of 30% of total
energy intake
