Mr. James is a 62-year-old African-American male with a history of gout, type II diabetes mellitus, and high cholesterol. His father died of a myocardial infarction, and his mother is alive and healthy. He had a left knee replacement at age 59. Since turning 60, Mr. James has adopted a low-fat diet and walks daily with his wife. His average resting pulse rate is 70, and his blood pressure averages 140/90. What patient teaching should the nurse provide to help Mr. James decrease his risk for stroke? (Select all that apply.)