55 year-old, male was referred by physician today, for a nutrition assessment and counseling. The patient’s medical chart states that he is 6 feet tall in height and weighs 235 pounds. In addition, the physician orders also states that patient’s new diagnosis is GERD, and is currently taking Zocor, and Toprol for mild hypercholesterolemia and hypertension, with side effects of tiredness, weakness, depression and numbness/tingling in toe area of his foot. Patient has also been placed a PPI (proton-pump inhibitor) for GERD management, in which is “commonly used for the treatment of acid-related disorders. Despite their ease of availability and common use, PPIs can have severe side effects. The long-term consequences of chronic PPI use include
