Question 1

Which condition is characterized by elevated levels of serum insulin,glucose,triglycerides,and increased blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A) arteriosclerosis. 
B) arteriosclerosis 
C) insulin resistance 
D) heart disease 
E) cardiovascular disease 
A) arteriosclerosis. 
B) arteriosclerosis 
C) insulin resistance 
D) heart disease 
E) cardiovascular disease

Question 2

Evidence suggests that lowering LDL cholesterol or raising HDL cholesterol through a low-cholesterol diet decreases the risk of heart disease in most people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans that are issued every five years take into account individual differences in genetic traits that affect diet and health relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Overall,the incidence of heart disease is declining in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​atherosclerosis

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate-containing foods that have been processed to remove most or all of the bran coating and germ from the grain 
B) disorders related to plaque buildup in blood vessels in the heart,brain,legs,and other tissues and organs 
C) one of a number of disorders that result when circulation of blood to parts of the heart is inadequate 
D) deposits of cholesterol,other fats,white blood cells,calcium,and cell materials in the lining of the inner wall of arteries 
E) "hardening of the arteries" due to a buildup of plaque
F)"bad cholesterol"
G)layer of cells lining the inside of blood vessels
H)the difference between total cholesterol concentration and HDL cholesterol concentration in blood
I)low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks,months,or years
J)condition in which cell membranes have reduced sensitivity to insulin so that more insulin is needed to transport glucose into cells
K)sugars that are either added during the processing of foods,or are packaged as such
L)"good cholesterol" 
A) carbohydrate-containing foods that have been processed to remove most or all of the bran coating and germ from the grain 
B) disorders related to plaque buildup in blood vessels in the heart,brain,legs,and other tissues and organs 
C) one of a number of disorders that result when circulation of blood to parts of the heart is inadequate 
D) deposits of cholesterol,other fats,white blood cells,calcium,and cell materials in the lining of the inner wall of arteries 
E) "hardening of the arteries" due to a buildup of plaque
F)"bad cholesterol"
G)layer of cells lining the inside of blood vessels
H)the difference between total cholesterol concentration and HDL cholesterol concentration in blood
I)low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks,months,or years
J)condition in which cell membranes have reduced sensitivity to insulin so that more insulin is needed to transport glucose into cells
K)sugars that are either added during the processing of foods,or are packaged as such
L)"good cholesterol"

Question 6

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​LDL cholesterol

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate-containing foods that have been processed to remove most or all of the bran coating and germ from the grain 
B) disorders related to plaque buildup in blood vessels in the heart,brain,legs,and other tissues and organs 
C) one of a number of disorders that result when circulation of blood to parts of the heart is inadequate 
D) deposits of cholesterol,other fats,white blood cells,calcium,and cell materials in the lining of the inner wall of arteries 
E) "hardening of the arteries" due to a buildup of plaque
F)"bad cholesterol"
G)layer of cells lining the inside of blood vessels
H)the difference between total cholesterol concentration and HDL cholesterol concentration in blood
I)low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks,months,or years
J)condition in which cell membranes have reduced sensitivity to insulin so that more insulin is needed to transport glucose into cells
K)sugars that are either added during the processing of foods,or are packaged as such
L)"good cholesterol" 
A) carbohydrate-containing foods that have been processed to remove most or all of the bran coating and germ from the grain 
B) disorders related to plaque buildup in blood vessels in the heart,brain,legs,and other tissues and organs 
C) one of a number of disorders that result when circulation of blood to parts of the heart is inadequate 
D) deposits of cholesterol,other fats,white blood cells,calcium,and cell materials in the lining of the inner wall of arteries 
E) "hardening of the arteries" due to a buildup of plaque
F)"bad cholesterol"
G)layer of cells lining the inside of blood vessels
H)the difference between total cholesterol concentration and HDL cholesterol concentration in blood
I)low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks,months,or years
J)condition in which cell membranes have reduced sensitivity to insulin so that more insulin is needed to transport glucose into cells
K)sugars that are either added during the processing of foods,or are packaged as such
L)"good cholesterol"

Question 7

The higher the _____ level,the greater the chances that atherosclerosis will develop and progress into heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin D 
B) iron 
C) total cholesterol 
D) HDL cholesterol 
E) LDL cholesterol 
A) vitamin D 
B) iron 
C) total cholesterol 
D) HDL cholesterol 
E) LDL cholesterol

Question 8

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​insulin resistance

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate-containing foods that have been processed to remove most or all of the bran coating and germ from the grain 
B) disorders related to plaque buildup in blood vessels in the heart,brain,legs,and other tissues and organs 
C) one of a number of disorders that result when circulation of blood to parts of the heart is inadequate 
D) deposits of cholesterol,other fats,white blood cells,calcium,and cell materials in the lining of the inner wall of arteries 
E) "hardening of the arteries" due to a buildup of plaque
F)"bad cholesterol"
G)layer of cells lining the inside of blood vessels
H)the difference between total cholesterol concentration and HDL cholesterol concentration in blood
I)low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks,months,or years
J)condition in which cell membranes have reduced sensitivity to insulin so that more insulin is needed to transport glucose into cells
K)sugars that are either added during the processing of foods,or are packaged as such
L)"good cholesterol" 
A) carbohydrate-containing foods that have been processed to remove most or all of the bran coating and germ from the grain 
B) disorders related to plaque buildup in blood vessels in the heart,brain,legs,and other tissues and organs 
C) one of a number of disorders that result when circulation of blood to parts of the heart is inadequate 
D) deposits of cholesterol,other fats,white blood cells,calcium,and cell materials in the lining of the inner wall of arteries 
E) "hardening of the arteries" due to a buildup of plaque
F)"bad cholesterol"
G)layer of cells lining the inside of blood vessels
H)the difference between total cholesterol concentration and HDL cholesterol concentration in blood
I)low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks,months,or years
J)condition in which cell membranes have reduced sensitivity to insulin so that more insulin is needed to transport glucose into cells
K)sugars that are either added during the processing of foods,or are packaged as such
L)"good cholesterol"

Question 9

Deaths from heart disease are distributed equally across the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Healthy dietary patterns provide polyunsaturated fats as the main types of fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Decreased death rate from heart disease is primarily attributed to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) improved treatment 
B) risk factor reduction 
C) access to health care 
D) education 
E) diet 
A) improved treatment 
B) risk factor reduction 
C) access to health care 
D) education 
E) diet

Question 12

​Heart disease primarily affects _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​adolescents 
B) individuals between the ages of 20 and 30 
C) individuals between the ages of 40 and 50 
D) individuals over the age of 55 
E) ​individuals over the age of 75 
A) ​adolescents 
B) individuals between the ages of 20 and 30 
C) individuals between the ages of 40 and 50 
D) individuals over the age of 55 
E) ​individuals over the age of 75

Question 13

Which drugs lower LDL cholesterol and inflammation?

Accepted Answer

A) beta blockers 
B) statins 
C) antidepressants 
D) diuretics 
E) inotropes 
A) beta blockers 
B) statins 
C) antidepressants 
D) diuretics 
E) inotropes

Question 14

According to the dietary recommendations for the prevention of heart disease,intake of _____ should be limited.

Accepted Answer

A) legumes 
B) nuts and seeds 
C) processed meats 
D) polyunsaturated fats 
E) dairy products 
A) legumes 
B) nuts and seeds 
C) processed meats 
D) polyunsaturated fats 
E) dairy products

Question 15

Healthy dietary patterns are low in _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​polyunsaturated fat 
B) saturated fat 
C) monounsaturated fat 
D) carbohydrates 
E) ​protein 
A) ​polyunsaturated fat 
B) saturated fat 
C) monounsaturated fat 
D) carbohydrates 
E) ​protein

Question 16

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​heart disease

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate-containing foods that have been processed to remove most or all of the bran coating and germ from the grain 
B) disorders related to plaque buildup in blood vessels in the heart,brain,legs,and other tissues and organs 
C) one of a number of disorders that result when circulation of blood to parts of the heart is inadequate 
D) deposits of cholesterol,other fats,white blood cells,calcium,and cell materials in the lining of the inner wall of arteries 
E) "hardening of the arteries" due to a buildup of plaque
F)"bad cholesterol"
G)layer of cells lining the inside of blood vessels
H)the difference between total cholesterol concentration and HDL cholesterol concentration in blood
I)low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks,months,or years
J)condition in which cell membranes have reduced sensitivity to insulin so that more insulin is needed to transport glucose into cells
K)sugars that are either added during the processing of foods,or are packaged as such
L)"good cholesterol" 
A) carbohydrate-containing foods that have been processed to remove most or all of the bran coating and germ from the grain 
B) disorders related to plaque buildup in blood vessels in the heart,brain,legs,and other tissues and organs 
C) one of a number of disorders that result when circulation of blood to parts of the heart is inadequate 
D) deposits of cholesterol,other fats,white blood cells,calcium,and cell materials in the lining of the inner wall of arteries 
E) "hardening of the arteries" due to a buildup of plaque
F)"bad cholesterol"
G)layer of cells lining the inside of blood vessels
H)the difference between total cholesterol concentration and HDL cholesterol concentration in blood
I)low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks,months,or years
J)condition in which cell membranes have reduced sensitivity to insulin so that more insulin is needed to transport glucose into cells
K)sugars that are either added during the processing of foods,or are packaged as such
L)"good cholesterol"

Question 17

Plaque buildup in the arteries of the brain contributes to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) arthritis 
B) stroke 
C) osteoporosis 
D) angina 
E) diverticulitis 
A) arthritis 
B) stroke 
C) osteoporosis 
D) angina 
E) diverticulitis

Question 18

Heart disease affects more _____ in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) African Americans only 
B) Hispanic Americans only 
C) Caucasians only 
D) African Americans and Hispanic Americans 
E) Hispanic Americans and Caucasians 
A) African Americans only 
B) Hispanic Americans only 
C) Caucasians only 
D) African Americans and Hispanic Americans 
E) Hispanic Americans and Caucasians

Question 19

The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee concluded that foods high in saturated fats should be replaced with food sources of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) essential amino acids 
B) carbohydrates 
C) trans fats 
D) polyunsaturated fats 
E) monounsaturated fats 
A) essential amino acids 
B) carbohydrates 
C) trans fats 
D) polyunsaturated fats 
E) monounsaturated fats

Question 20

About one in three individuals are cholesterol hyper-responders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: Nutrition and Heart Disease

Which condition is characterized by elevated levels of serum insulin,glucose,triglycerides,and increased blood pressure?

Evidence suggests that lowering LDL cholesterol or raising HDL cholesterol through a low-cholesterol diet decreases the risk of heart disease in most people.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans that are issued every five years take into account individual differences in genetic traits that affect diet and health relationships.

Overall,the incidence of heart disease is declining in the United States.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​atherosclerosis

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​LDL cholesterol

The higher the _____ level,the greater the chances that atherosclerosis will develop and progress into heart disease.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​insulin resistance

Deaths from heart disease are distributed equally across the United States.

Healthy dietary patterns provide polyunsaturated fats as the main types of fat.

Decreased death rate from heart disease is primarily attributed to _____.

​Heart disease primarily affects _____.

Which drugs lower LDL cholesterol and inflammation?

According to the dietary recommendations for the prevention of heart disease,intake of _____ should be limited.

Healthy dietary patterns are low in _____.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​heart disease

Plaque buildup in the arteries of the brain contributes to _____.

Heart disease affects more _____ in the United States.

The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee concluded that foods high in saturated fats should be replaced with food sources of _____.

About one in three individuals are cholesterol hyper-responders.

Key Nutrition Concepts and Terms

The Inside Story about Nutrition and Health

Ways of Knowing about Nutrition

Understanding Food and Nutrition Labels

Nutrition, Attitudes, and Behavior

Healthy Diets: the Dietary Guidelines: MyPlate: and More

How the Body Uses Food: Digestion and Absorption

Calories: Food: Energy: and Energy Balance

Obesity to Underweight: The Highs and Lows of Weight Status

Weight Control: The Myths and Realities

Disordered Eating:Anorexia Nervosa: Bulimia: and Pica

Useful Facts about Sugars: Starches: and Fiber

Diabetes Now

Alcohol: The Positives and Negatives

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vegetarian Diets

Food Allergies and Intolerances

Fats and Cholesterol in Health

Vitamins and Your Health

Phytochemicals

Diet and Cancer

Good Things to Know About Minerals

Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods

Water Is an Essential Nutrient

Nutrition:Gene Interactions in Health and Disease

Nutrition and Physical Fitness for Everyone

Nutrition and Physical Performance

Good Nutrition for Life: Pregnancy: Breastfeeding: and Intimacy

Nutriton for Growing Years: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition and Health Maintenance for Adults of All Ages

The Multiple Dimensions of Food Safety

Aspects of Global Nutrition

Filters

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -atherosclerosis

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -LDL cholesterol

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -insulin resistance

Heart disease primarily affects _____.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -heart disease