Question 1

Glycosylated hemoglobin is considered a good indicator of average blood glucose levels during the previous 8 to 12 weeks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Diastole refers to the phase of cardiac relaxation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

There are four goals of MNT for adults with diabetes.Which one of the following is NOT included in this list?

Accepted Answer

A) Promote a healthful eating pattern,with a variety of nutrient-dense foods 
B) Focus on individual macronutrients,micronutrients,and single foods 
C) Maintain the pleasure of eating by providing nonjudgmental messages about food choices 
D) Address individual nutrition needs 
A) Promote a healthful eating pattern,with a variety of nutrient-dense foods 
B) Focus on individual macronutrients,micronutrients,and single foods 
C) Maintain the pleasure of eating by providing nonjudgmental messages about food choices 
D) Address individual nutrition needs B

Question 4

According to the AHA,the definition for ideal cardiovascular health includes a fasting plasma glucose of less than ________ mg/dl.

Accepted Answer

A) 100 
B) 126 
C) 140 
D) 150 
A) 100 
B) 126 
C) 140 
D) 150

Question 5

Despite an impressive drop from the 1960s,about _________ of Americans still have high-risk blood cholesterol levels (240 mg/dL and higher),with this proportion increasing to 28% when considering all individuals either with high blood cholesterol or on cholesterol-lowering medications.

Accepted Answer

A) 8% 
B) 12% 
C) 18% 
D) 22% 
A) 8% 
B) 12% 
C) 18% 
D) 22%

Question 6

Since the 1960s,the mean total serum cholesterol level of U.S.adults has ________.

Accepted Answer

A) increased 
B) remained essentially unchanged 
C) decreased 
A) increased 
B) remained essentially unchanged 
C) decreased

Question 7

Which of the following factors is not associated with increased prevalence of hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A) Increasing age 
B) Being of African descent 
C) Physical inactivity 
D) A low waist circumference 
A) Increasing age 
B) Being of African descent 
C) Physical inactivity 
D) A low waist circumference

Question 8

When classifying blood pressure in the pediatric population,the same cut-points are used as when classifying the blood pressure of adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The majority of within-individual variability in cholesterol analyses is due to preanalytical factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which one of the following is NOT a risk factor for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) Older age 
B) HDL-C >35 mg/dL and/or a triglyceride level >275 mg/dL 
C) First-degree relative with diabetes 
D) Body mass index (BMI)of 25 kg/m2 and higher 
A) Older age 
B) HDL-C >35 mg/dL and/or a triglyceride level >275 mg/dL 
C) First-degree relative with diabetes 
D) Body mass index (BMI)of 25 kg/m2 and higher

Question 11

The leading risk factor for stroke is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) high blood pressure 
B) high blood glucose 
C) cigarette smoking 
D) diabetes mellitus 
A) high blood pressure 
B) high blood glucose 
C) cigarette smoking 
D) diabetes mellitus

Question 12

Because cholesterol and triglycerides are fat soluble,they must be transported in the blood by spherical macromolecular complexes known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because cholesterol and triglycerides are fat soluble,they...

Question 13

Children who are overweight and have two or more risk factors should be screened for diabetes mellitus starting at age ________ years.

Accepted Answer

A) 8 
B) 10 
C) 12 
D) 5 
A) 8 
B) 10 
C) 12 
D) 5

Question 14

Since the 1950s,the age-adjusted death rate for diseases of the heart in the United States has ________.

Accepted Answer

A) increased 
B) remained essentially unchanged 
C) decreased 
A) increased 
B) remained essentially unchanged 
C) decreased

Question 15

The American Heart Association's (AHA)2020 goal is to reduce deaths from CVD and stroke by 20%.As a part of this initiative,the AHA tracks seven key health factors and behaviors called "Life's Simple 7." Which one of the following is NOT included in this list?

Accepted Answer

A) Not smoking 
B) Control of cholesterol 
C) Control of systemic inflammation 
D) Healthy diet 
A) Not smoking 
B) Control of cholesterol 
C) Control of systemic inflammation 
D) Healthy diet

Question 16

Poor glycemic control in people with diabetes is associated with hemoglobin A1C levels that are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) essentially unchanged from what they are in people who do not have diabetes 
B) greater than they are in people who do not have diabetes 
C) less than they are in people who do not have diabetes 
D) None of the choices are correct. 
A) essentially unchanged from what they are in people who do not have diabetes 
B) greater than they are in people who do not have diabetes 
C) less than they are in people who do not have diabetes 
D) None of the choices are correct.

Question 17

Lifestyle management is a fundamental aspect of diabetes care and includes six components.Which one of the following is NOT on this list?

Accepted Answer

A) Diabetes self-management education (DSM
E)  
B) Nutrition therapy 
C) Short-term fasting on a monthly schedule 
D) Psychosocial care 
A) Diabetes self-management education (DSM
E)  
B) Nutrition therapy 
C) Short-term fasting on a monthly schedule 
D) Psychosocial care

Question 18

Current clinical practice guidelines developed by the U.S.National Heart,Lung,and Blood Institute for preventing cardiovascular disease in children and adolescents do not recommend universal screening of lipid levels in children and adolescents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In the primordial prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD),risk factor intervention efforts are implemented ________.

Accepted Answer

A) before the risk factor even develops 
B) once the risk factor has developed but before CVD is diagnosed 
C) after CVD is diagnosed 
D) at any time,regardless of when the risk factor develops or when CVD is diagnosed 
A) before the risk factor even develops 
B) once the risk factor has developed but before CVD is diagnosed 
C) after CVD is diagnosed 
D) at any time,regardless of when the risk factor develops or when CVD is diagnosed

Question 20

The metabolic syndrome is diagnosed when an individual has three or more of five risk factors.Which risk factor listed below is NOT on this list?

Accepted Answer

A) Plasma HDL cholesterol <40 mg/dL in men 
B) Plasma triglycerides greater than 225 mg/dL 
C) Waist circumference of more than 35 inches in women 
D) Fasting plasma glucose of 100 mg/dL and higher 
A) Plasma HDL cholesterol <40 mg/dL in men 
B) Plasma triglycerides greater than 225 mg/dL 
C) Waist circumference of more than 35 inches in women 
D) Fasting plasma glucose of 100 mg/dL and higher

Glycosylated hemoglobin is considered a good indicator of average blood glucose levels during the previous 8 to 12 weeks.

Diastole refers to the phase of cardiac relaxation.

There are four goals of MNT for adults with diabetes.Which one of the following is NOT included in this list?

According to the AHA,the definition for ideal cardiovascular health includes a fasting plasma glucose of less than ________ mg/dl.

Despite an impressive drop from the 1960s,about _________ of Americans still have high-risk blood cholesterol levels (240 mg/dL and higher),with this proportion increasing to 28% when considering all individuals either with high blood cholesterol or on cholesterol-lowering medications.

Since the 1960s,the mean total serum cholesterol level of U.S.adults has ________.

Which of the following factors is not associated with increased prevalence of hypertension?

When classifying blood pressure in the pediatric population,the same cut-points are used as when classifying the blood pressure of adults.

The majority of within-individual variability in cholesterol analyses is due to preanalytical factors.

Which one of the following is NOT a risk factor for diabetes?

The leading risk factor for stroke is ________.

Because cholesterol and triglycerides are fat soluble,they must be transported in the blood by spherical macromolecular complexes known as __________.

Children who are overweight and have two or more risk factors should be screened for diabetes mellitus starting at age ________ years.

Since the 1950s,the age-adjusted death rate for diseases of the heart in the United States has ________.

The American Heart Association's (AHA)2020 goal is to reduce deaths from CVD and stroke by 20%.As a part of this initiative,the AHA tracks seven key health factors and behaviors called "Life's Simple 7." Which one of the following is NOT included in this list?

Poor glycemic control in people with diabetes is associated with hemoglobin A1C levels that are ________.

Lifestyle management is a fundamental aspect of diabetes care and includes six components.Which one of the following is NOT on this list?

Current clinical practice guidelines developed by the U.S.National Heart,Lung,and Blood Institute for preventing cardiovascular disease in children and adolescents do not recommend universal screening of lipid levels in children and adolescents.

In the primordial prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD),risk factor intervention efforts are implemented ________.

The metabolic syndrome is diagnosed when an individual has three or more of five risk factors.Which risk factor listed below is NOT on this list?

Introduction to Nutritional Assessment

Standards for Nutrient Intake

Measuring Diet

National Dietary and Nutrition Surveys

Computerized Dietary Analysis Systems

Anthropometry

Assessment of the Hospitalized Patient

Biochemical Assessment of Nutritional Status

Clinical Assessment of Nutritional Status

Counseling Theory and Technique

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Exam 8: Nutritional Assessment in Disease Prevention

Glycosylated hemoglobin is considered a good indicator of average blood glucose levels during the previous 8 to 12 weeks.

Diastole refers to the phase of cardiac relaxation.

There are four goals of MNT for adults with diabetes.Which one of the following is NOT included in this list?

According to the AHA,the definition for ideal cardiovascular health includes a fasting plasma glucose of less than ________ mg/dl.

Despite an impressive drop from the 1960s,about _________ of Americans still have high-risk blood cholesterol levels (240 mg/dL and higher),with this proportion increasing to 28% when considering all individuals either with high blood cholesterol or on cholesterol-lowering medications.

Since the 1960s,the mean total serum cholesterol level of U.S.adults has ________.

Which of the following factors is not associated with increased prevalence of hypertension?

When classifying blood pressure in the pediatric population,the same cut-points are used as when classifying the blood pressure of adults.

The majority of within-individual variability in cholesterol analyses is due to preanalytical factors.

Which one of the following is NOT a risk factor for diabetes?

The leading risk factor for stroke is ________.

Because cholesterol and triglycerides are fat soluble,they must be transported in the blood by spherical macromolecular complexes known as __________.

Children who are overweight and have two or more risk factors should be screened for diabetes mellitus starting at age ________ years.

Since the 1950s,the age-adjusted death rate for diseases of the heart in the United States has ________.

The American Heart Association's (AHA)2020 goal is to reduce deaths from CVD and stroke by 20%.As a part of this initiative,the AHA tracks seven key health factors and behaviors called "Life's Simple 7." Which one of the following is NOT included in this list?

Poor glycemic control in people with diabetes is associated with hemoglobin A1C levels that are ________.

Lifestyle management is a fundamental aspect of diabetes care and includes six components.Which one of the following is NOT on this list?

Current clinical practice guidelines developed by the U.S.National Heart,Lung,and Blood Institute for preventing cardiovascular disease in children and adolescents do not recommend universal screening of lipid levels in children and adolescents.

In the primordial prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD),risk factor intervention efforts are implemented ________.

The metabolic syndrome is diagnosed when an individual has three or more of five risk factors.Which risk factor listed below is NOT on this list?

Introduction to Nutritional Assessment

Standards for Nutrient Intake

Measuring Diet

National Dietary and Nutrition Surveys

Computerized Dietary Analysis Systems

Anthropometry

Assessment of the Hospitalized Patient

Biochemical Assessment of Nutritional Status

Clinical Assessment of Nutritional Status

Counseling Theory and Technique

Filters