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Donald Trump's medical: What will it reveal? | Donald Trump's medical: What will it reveal? |
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Donald Trump will have his first presidential medical on Friday - so what should he expect? | Donald Trump will have his first presidential medical on Friday - so what should he expect? |
When President Trump sits down at the Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, he will have good news and bad for his doctor. | When President Trump sits down at the Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, he will have good news and bad for his doctor. |
Firstly, the good. | Firstly, the good. |
He doesn't drink, and never has. He says he learned that from his older brother Fred - an alcoholic who died aged 43. | He doesn't drink, and never has. He says he learned that from his older brother Fred - an alcoholic who died aged 43. |
Also, he doesn't smoke. "I watch people smoke," he said in 2015. "It looks terrible to me." | Also, he doesn't smoke. "I watch people smoke," he said in 2015. "It looks terrible to me." |
Now for the bad news. | Now for the bad news. |
A recent book revealed Mr Trump had "four major food groups" during his campaign. They were: | A recent book revealed Mr Trump had "four major food groups" during his campaign. They were: |
According to the book - co-authored by Corey Lewandowski, his former campaign manager - dinner could be "two Big Macs, two Filet-O-Fish, and a chocolate malted (milkshake)". | According to the book - co-authored by Corey Lewandowski, his former campaign manager - dinner could be "two Big Macs, two Filet-O-Fish, and a chocolate malted (milkshake)". |
That's 2,430 calories. The recommended daily intake for a man is 2,500. | That's 2,430 calories. The recommended daily intake for a man is 2,500. |
In addition, Mr Trump seems not to believe in exercise. Although he plays golf, he uses a buggy. | In addition, Mr Trump seems not to believe in exercise. Although he plays golf, he uses a buggy. |
According to one source, he believes the human body is "like a battery, with a finite amount of energy, which exercise only depletes". | According to one source, he believes the human body is "like a battery, with a finite amount of energy, which exercise only depletes". |
So, like we said. Good news and bad news. | So, like we said. Good news and bad news. |
For "a man with cupboards full of Vienna Fingers, potato chips, and Oreos", the president seems to be in good health. | |
In September 2016 - two months before the election - he released his medical records. | In September 2016 - two months before the election - he released his medical records. |
His total cholesterol was 169 - anything under 200 is "desirable" - while his "good" and "bad" cholesterol were also healthy. | His total cholesterol was 169 - anything under 200 is "desirable" - while his "good" and "bad" cholesterol were also healthy. |
Mr Trump's blood pressure (116/70) was in the "ideal" range, his liver and thyroid were normal, and his last colonoscopy revealed no problems. | Mr Trump's blood pressure (116/70) was in the "ideal" range, his liver and thyroid were normal, and his last colonoscopy revealed no problems. |
"In summary," wrote his long-time doctor Harold Bornstein, "Mr Trump is in excellent physical health." | "In summary," wrote his long-time doctor Harold Bornstein, "Mr Trump is in excellent physical health." |
But Sara Kayat, a doctor from London, thinks Mr Trump is taking a chance. His diet, she says, sounds "awful". | But Sara Kayat, a doctor from London, thinks Mr Trump is taking a chance. His diet, she says, sounds "awful". |
"Not only is he eating food high in fat, and high in salt, he's less likely to eat fruit and vegetables - because he's consuming so much other food. | "Not only is he eating food high in fat, and high in salt, he's less likely to eat fruit and vegetables - because he's consuming so much other food. |
"A diet low in fruit and veg, and high in saturated fat, is likely to contribute to coronary heart diseases, cancers, and diabetes." | "A diet low in fruit and veg, and high in saturated fat, is likely to contribute to coronary heart diseases, cancers, and diabetes." |
Mr Trump benefits from not smoking or drinking, says Dr Kayat. But exercise is vital. | Mr Trump benefits from not smoking or drinking, says Dr Kayat. But exercise is vital. |
"Of course, alcohol and cigarettes are a main contributor to many conditions," she says. | "Of course, alcohol and cigarettes are a main contributor to many conditions," she says. |
"But physical inactivity poses almost as much of a heart disease risk as smoking. It's the kind of thing people overlook, but it shouldn't be. | "But physical inactivity poses almost as much of a heart disease risk as smoking. It's the kind of thing people overlook, but it shouldn't be. |
"Physically inactive people are twice as likely to develop heart disease, compared to those who regularly exercise." | "Physically inactive people are twice as likely to develop heart disease, compared to those who regularly exercise." |
So the human body is not like a battery with a finite amount of energy? | So the human body is not like a battery with a finite amount of energy? |
"Not that I know of," replies Dr Kayat. | "Not that I know of," replies Dr Kayat. |
"Certainly, over-exercising is likely to increase wear and tear in joints. We never recommend extreme exercising. | "Certainly, over-exercising is likely to increase wear and tear in joints. We never recommend extreme exercising. |
"But regular 30-minute exercise, five days a week, is absolutely encouraged." | "But regular 30-minute exercise, five days a week, is absolutely encouraged." |
Although President Trump's mental health has been questioned, today's medical will not check his mental fitness. | Although President Trump's mental health has been questioned, today's medical will not check his mental fitness. |
"He's as sharp as a tack," a spokesman said. On Twitter, the president described himself another way: "A very stable genius." | "He's as sharp as a tack," a spokesman said. On Twitter, the president described himself another way: "A very stable genius." |
President Trump does not have to make his medical results public - but his spokeswoman said the White House doctor, Ronny Jackson, will give a "readout". | President Trump does not have to make his medical results public - but his spokeswoman said the White House doctor, Ronny Jackson, will give a "readout". |
(Dr Jackson released a two-page summary after President Obama's final medical in March 2016). | (Dr Jackson released a two-page summary after President Obama's final medical in March 2016). |
So, if President Trump walked into Sara Kayat's office, what would she advise? | So, if President Trump walked into Sara Kayat's office, what would she advise? |
"We know that by improving nutrition and physical activity, we're going to reduce the rates of disease - and death by chronic disease. | "We know that by improving nutrition and physical activity, we're going to reduce the rates of disease - and death by chronic disease. |
"It's a matter of really emphasising that those two factors are as big as cigarette smoking. | "It's a matter of really emphasising that those two factors are as big as cigarette smoking. |
"Just because you think you're good at one aspect, it doesn't mean you can completely overlook the other aspects." | "Just because you think you're good at one aspect, it doesn't mean you can completely overlook the other aspects." |
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