Question 1

A person's level of C-reactive protein appears to be a strong predictor for

Accepted Answer

A) cancer. 
B) diabetes. 
C) a heart attack. 
D) HIV progression. 
A) cancer. 
B) diabetes. 
C) a heart attack. 
D) HIV progression.

Question 2

The immune system treats foreign substances such as bacteria and toxins as

Accepted Answer

A) antigens. 
B) antibodies. 
C) synergisms. 
D) immunoglobulins. 
A) antigens. 
B) antibodies. 
C) synergisms. 
D) immunoglobulins.

Question 3

What is the term given to the accumulation of lipid material mixed with smooth muscle cells and calcium that develops in the artery walls?

Accepted Answer

A) Plaques 
B) Angina streaks 
C) Arterial thickening 
D) Pre-thromboemboli 
A) Plaques 
B) Angina streaks 
C) Arterial thickening 
D) Pre-thromboemboli

Question 4

People who use diuretics are most at risk of developing imbalances of

Accepted Answer

A) sodium. 
B) calcium. 
C) potassium. 
D) phosphate. 
A) sodium. 
B) calcium. 
C) potassium. 
D) phosphate.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT among the common,long-term consequences of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) Blindness 
B) Kidney failure 
C) Decrease in infections 
D) Increase in heart attacks 
A) Blindness 
B) Kidney failure 
C) Decrease in infections 
D) Increase in heart attacks

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT among the features of low-density lipoproteins and coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A) LDL is more atherogenic than is HDL 
B) Excess LDL cholesterol is vulnerable to oxidation 
C) LDL-lowering treatments are designed to stabilize arterial plaques 
D) Excess LDL cholesterol in the blood is removed by high-density lipoproteins 
A) LDL is more atherogenic than is HDL 
B) Excess LDL cholesterol is vulnerable to oxidation 
C) LDL-lowering treatments are designed to stabilize arterial plaques 
D) Excess LDL cholesterol in the blood is removed by high-density lipoproteins

Question 7

The diseases most common today include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) cancer. 
B) diabetes. 
C) tuberculosis. 
D) heart disease. 
A) cancer. 
B) diabetes. 
C) tuberculosis. 
D) heart disease.

Question 8

In which of the following conditions would the pancreas be unable to synthesize insulin?

Accepted Answer

A) Hyperglycemia 
B) Type 1 diabetes mellitus 
C) Type 2 diabetes mellitus 
D) Adult-onset diabetes mellitus 
A) Hyperglycemia 
B) Type 1 diabetes mellitus 
C) Type 2 diabetes mellitus 
D) Adult-onset diabetes mellitus

Question 9

What percentage of people with diabetes have type 1?

Accepted Answer

A) 5-10 
B) 10-20 
C) 20-35 
D) 45-55 
A) 5-10 
B) 10-20 
C) 20-35 
D) 45-55

Question 10

Approximately how many people in North America have HIV or AIDS?

Accepted Answer

A) 100,000 
B) 550,000 
C) 1.5 million 
D) 3.3 million 
A) 100,000 
B) 550,000 
C) 1.5 million 
D) 3.3 million

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT among the direct contributors to the metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) Obesity 
B) Hypertension 
C) Insulin resistance 
D) High sodium intake 
A) Obesity 
B) Hypertension 
C) Insulin resistance 
D) High sodium intake

Question 12

When cancers spread to other tissues of the body

Accepted Answer

A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin 
A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin

Question 13

What is the magnitude of the increase in risk for CVD for a person with a blood pressure reading of 140/80 compared with the optimum blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A) 20% 
B) 40% 
C) 75% 
D) 100% 
A) 20% 
B) 40% 
C) 75% 
D) 100%

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT among the functions of the T-cells?

Accepted Answer

A) Recognition of antigens 
B) Production of antibodies 
C) Release of killer chemicals 
D) Suppression of the immune response when appropriate 
A) Recognition of antigens 
B) Production of antibodies 
C) Release of killer chemicals 
D) Suppression of the immune response when appropriate

Question 15

Among the following lifestyle changes,which is least effective at reducing blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A) Adopting the DASH eating plan 
B) Limiting daily alcohol intake to 1-2 drinks 
C) Reducing body weight to achieve a BMI of less than 25 
D) Performing physical exercise for 30 minutes per day,5 days a week 
A) Adopting the DASH eating plan 
B) Limiting daily alcohol intake to 1-2 drinks 
C) Reducing body weight to achieve a BMI of less than 25 
D) Performing physical exercise for 30 minutes per day,5 days a week

Question 16

For people with diabetes,dietary guidelines include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) sugar and sugar-containing foods need not be avoided. 
B) the glycemic effect of foods should be a primary consideration. 
C) diets should provide a consistent carbohydrate intake spaced throughout the day. 
D) the dietary amount of carbohydrate is more important than the source of carbohydrate. 
A) sugar and sugar-containing foods need not be avoided. 
B) the glycemic effect of foods should be a primary consideration. 
C) diets should provide a consistent carbohydrate intake spaced throughout the day. 
D) the dietary amount of carbohydrate is more important than the source of carbohydrate.

Question 17

Which of the following is the most likely reason that a blood pressure reading should be repeated before confirming a diagnosis of hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A) The person reacted emotionally to the procedure 
B) Blood pressure measuring devices often give inaccurate readings 
C) The cuff of the blood pressure measuring device was wrapped too tightly on the arm 
D) The cuff of the blood pressure measuring device was wrapped too loosely on the arm 
A) The person reacted emotionally to the procedure 
B) Blood pressure measuring devices often give inaccurate readings 
C) The cuff of the blood pressure measuring device was wrapped too tightly on the arm 
D) The cuff of the blood pressure measuring device was wrapped too loosely on the arm

Question 18

Which of the following is currently accepted as a medical treatment in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Radiation therapy 
B) Biofield therapeutics 
C) Orthomolecular therapy 
D) Microwave resonance therapy 
A) Radiation therapy 
B) Biofield therapeutics 
C) Orthomolecular therapy 
D) Microwave resonance therapy

Question 19

Gangrene is a common complication primarily in people with

Accepted Answer

A) cancer. 
B) diabetes. 
C) pancreatitis. 
D) HIV infection. 
A) cancer. 
B) diabetes. 
C) pancreatitis. 
D) HIV infection.

Question 20

Which of the following is a feature of blood triglycerides and risk for coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A) High triglyceride levels are now designated as a major risk factor 
B) Elevated triglycerides are not an independent risk factor 
C) High triglyceride levels correlate strongly with high HDL levels,which is a predictor for low risk 
D) Triglyceride concentrations are low in very-low-density lipoproteins,which correlate with risk for metabolic syndrome 
A) High triglyceride levels are now designated as a major risk factor 
B) Elevated triglycerides are not an independent risk factor 
C) High triglyceride levels correlate strongly with high HDL levels,which is a predictor for low risk 
D) Triglyceride concentrations are low in very-low-density lipoproteins,which correlate with risk for metabolic syndrome

A person's level of C-reactive protein appears to be a strong predictor for

The immune system treats foreign substances such as bacteria and toxins as

What is the term given to the accumulation of lipid material mixed with smooth muscle cells and calcium that develops in the artery walls?

People who use diuretics are most at risk of developing imbalances of

Which of the following is NOT among the common,long-term consequences of diabetes?

Which of the following is NOT among the features of low-density lipoproteins and coronary heart disease?

The diseases most common today include all of the following EXCEPT

In which of the following conditions would the pancreas be unable to synthesize insulin?

What percentage of people with diabetes have type 1?

Approximately how many people in North America have HIV or AIDS?

Which of the following is NOT among the direct contributors to the metabolic syndrome?

When cancers spread to other tissues of the body

What is the magnitude of the increase in risk for CVD for a person with a blood pressure reading of 140/80 compared with the optimum blood pressure?

Which of the following is NOT among the functions of the T-cells?

Among the following lifestyle changes,which is least effective at reducing blood pressure?

For people with diabetes,dietary guidelines include all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is the most likely reason that a blood pressure reading should be repeated before confirming a diagnosis of hypertension?

Which of the following is currently accepted as a medical treatment in the United States?

Gangrene is a common complication primarily in people with

Which of the following is a feature of blood triglycerides and risk for coronary heart disease?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

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Exam 18: Diet and Health

A person's level of C-reactive protein appears to be a strong predictor for

The immune system treats foreign substances such as bacteria and toxins as

What is the term given to the accumulation of lipid material mixed with smooth muscle cells and calcium that develops in the artery walls?

People who use diuretics are most at risk of developing imbalances of

Which of the following is NOT among the common,long-term consequences of diabetes?

Which of the following is NOT among the features of low-density lipoproteins and coronary heart disease?

The diseases most common today include all of the following EXCEPT

In which of the following conditions would the pancreas be unable to synthesize insulin?

What percentage of people with diabetes have type 1?

Approximately how many people in North America have HIV or AIDS?

Which of the following is NOT among the direct contributors to the metabolic syndrome?

When cancers spread to other tissues of the body

What is the magnitude of the increase in risk for CVD for a person with a blood pressure reading of 140/80 compared with the optimum blood pressure?

Which of the following is NOT among the functions of the T-cells?

Among the following lifestyle changes,which is least effective at reducing blood pressure?

For people with diabetes,dietary guidelines include all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is the most likely reason that a blood pressure reading should be repeated before confirming a diagnosis of hypertension?

Which of the following is currently accepted as a medical treatment in the United States?

Gangrene is a common complication primarily in people with

Which of the following is a feature of blood triglycerides and risk for coronary heart disease?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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