Case Study: Jason is a 52-year-old Asian American male visiting his doctor for a routine exam. He works as a warehouse manager and mentions that his job is very stressful. He also states that he...

Case Study: Jason is a 52-year-old Asian American male visiting his doctor for a routine exam. He works as a warehouse manager and mentions that his job is very stressful.  He also states that he wishes he could be more physically active during the day.

Questions:

1. Provide Jason some specific recommendations for physical activity that are in line with the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.  Name three health benefits to Jason if he were to meet this recommendation.

2. Jason has heard that the Mediterranean Diet is good for your heart and would like to know more about it.
Briefly
describe the Mediterranean diet.  Name one element or nutrient found in the Mediterranean diet and describe its possible effects on cardiovascular health.