Question 1

The best time to begin to adopt heart-healthy eating habits is during

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A)  childhood,to establish a lifelong healthy lifestyle. 
B)  adolescence,because most teenagers have poor eating habits. 
C)  young adulthood,once development is complete. 
D)  middle adulthood,when coronary heart disease begins to develop. 
A)  childhood,to establish a lifelong healthy lifestyle. 
B)  adolescence,because most teenagers have poor eating habits. 
C)  young adulthood,once development is complete. 
D)  middle adulthood,when coronary heart disease begins to develop. A

Question 2

In a 55-year-old woman,an LDL cholesterol level of 195 mg/dL would be considered

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A)  normal. 
B)  borderline high. 
C)  high. 
D)  very high. 
A)  normal. 
B)  borderline high. 
C)  high. 
D)  very high. D

Question 3

If a patient with COPD normally eats a sandwich for lunch and wants to decrease his or her respiratory quotient (RQ),he or she could

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A)  add extra mayonnaise and remove some of the bread. 
B)  remove the cheese and add lettuce and tomato. 
C)  add extra lean meat and use mustard instead of mayonnaise. 
D)  use whole-grain bread and add spinach. 
A)  add extra mayonnaise and remove some of the bread. 
B)  remove the cheese and add lettuce and tomato. 
C)  add extra lean meat and use mustard instead of mayonnaise. 
D)  use whole-grain bread and add spinach. A

Question 4

If a patient had a myocardial infarction on Monday,by Thursday he or she should be eating

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A)  a clear liquid diet. 
B)  mostly cold foods. 
C)  small,frequent meals. 
D)  three moderate meals a day. 
A)  a clear liquid diet. 
B)  mostly cold foods. 
C)  small,frequent meals. 
D)  three moderate meals a day.

Question 5

If a patient's blood pressure is 152/94 mm Hg,he or she has

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A)  normal blood pressure. 
B)  prehypertension. 
C)  stage 1 hypertension. 
D)  stage 2 hypertension. 
A)  normal blood pressure. 
B)  prehypertension. 
C)  stage 1 hypertension. 
D)  stage 2 hypertension.

Question 6

The patient who benefit most from a sodium restriction of 2000 mg/day is one with

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A)  severe heart failure. 
B)  stage 1 hypertension. 
C)  cystic fibrosis. 
D)  chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 
A)  severe heart failure. 
B)  stage 1 hypertension. 
C)  cystic fibrosis. 
D)  chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Question 7

One of the most important strategies for coping with the reality of a serious chronic disease such as cystic fibrosis is

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A)  having a sense of humor. 
B)  avoiding talking about it. 
C)  making friends only with others who have the same disease. 
D)  making friends only with others who do not have the same disease. 
A)  having a sense of humor. 
B)  avoiding talking about it. 
C)  making friends only with others who have the same disease. 
D)  making friends only with others who do not have the same disease.

Question 8

If a patient has a thrombosis in a cerebral artery,he or she would experience

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A)  a stroke. 
B)  a migraine headache. 
C)  a heart attack. 
D)  angina pectoris. 
A)  a stroke. 
B)  a migraine headache. 
C)  a heart attack. 
D)  angina pectoris.

Question 9

For a person who is implementing therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLCs)to reduce his or her risk of coronary heart disease,the best salad choice would be

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A)  coleslaw. 
B)  mixed greens with olive oil vinaigrette and walnuts. 
C)  sliced tomatoes with basil vinaigrette and feta cheese. 
D)  fruit salad with yogurt dressing and coconut. 
A)  coleslaw. 
B)  mixed greens with olive oil vinaigrette and walnuts. 
C)  sliced tomatoes with basil vinaigrette and feta cheese. 
D)  fruit salad with yogurt dressing and coconut.

Question 10

A serum triglyceride level of 175 mg/dL is considered

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A)  normal. 
B)  borderline high. 
C)  high. 
D)  very high. 
A)  normal. 
B)  borderline high. 
C)  high. 
D)  very high.

Question 11

The primary goal of therapy to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease is to lower serum levels of _____ cholesterol.

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A)  total 
B)  LDL 
C)  HDL 
D)  very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) 
A)  total 
B)  LDL 
C)  HDL 
D)  very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)

Question 12

Compared with a comparable regular food,a food product that claims to be "light" must contain _____% fewer kilocalories,or _____% less fat.

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A)  25;75 
B)  33;33 
C)  33;50 
D)  50;33 
A)  25;75 
B)  33;33 
C)  33;50 
D)  50;33

Question 13

The main purpose of nutrition therapy for patients who have just experienced a myocardial infarction is to decrease

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A)  blood pressure. 
B)  the risk of blood clotting. 
C)  LDL cholesterol levels. 
D)  the workload of the heart. 
A)  blood pressure. 
B)  the risk of blood clotting. 
C)  LDL cholesterol levels. 
D)  the workload of the heart.

Question 14

If a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)has lost 30 lb in a year and now weighs 132 lb (60 kg),the amount of protein they would need to replenish their protein stores is _____ g/day.

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A)  48 to 60 
B)  72 to 114 
C)  96 to 150 
D)  120 to 180 
A)  48 to 60 
B)  72 to 114 
C)  96 to 150 
D)  120 to 180

Question 15

Of the following,the most helpful change to decrease blood LDL cholesterol levels would be to

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A)  eat oatmeal instead of a bagel for breakfast. 
B)  use fresh rather than canned vegetables. 
C)  use margarine instead of butter. 
D)  eat a salad instead of a sandwich for lunch. 
A)  eat oatmeal instead of a bagel for breakfast. 
B)  use fresh rather than canned vegetables. 
C)  use margarine instead of butter. 
D)  eat a salad instead of a sandwich for lunch.

Question 16

Primary or essential hypertension is caused by

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A)  unknown factors. 
B)  sedentary lifestyle. 
C)  excess sodium intake. 
D)  being overweight or obese. 
A)  unknown factors. 
B)  sedentary lifestyle. 
C)  excess sodium intake. 
D)  being overweight or obese.

Question 17

A patient with high serum LDL cholesterol levels tells you that he usually eats a granola bar and a cup of coffee on the way to work;eats a grilled cheese sandwich and chips for lunch;eats a home-cooked meal for dinner,which is usually a chicken dish with potatoes or pasta and frozen vegetables;and snacks on popcorn and pretzels.The most beneficial change for him to make to lower his LDL cholesterol levels would be to

Accepted Answer

A)  use fresh instead of frozen vegetables. 
B)  drink decaffeinated instead of regular coffee. 
C)  eat unsalted pretzels and popcorn. 
D)  eat a turkey sandwich with 100% whole-grain bread instead of grilled cheese. 
A)  use fresh instead of frozen vegetables. 
B)  drink decaffeinated instead of regular coffee. 
C)  eat unsalted pretzels and popcorn. 
D)  eat a turkey sandwich with 100% whole-grain bread instead of grilled cheese.

Question 18

A dietary change that is likely to have a significant effect on reducing the risk of coronary heart disease is

Accepted Answer

A)  snacking on tortilla chips instead of peanuts. 
B)  drinking decaffeinated coffee instead of regular coffee. 
C)  switching from cornflakes to oatmeal for breakfast. 
D)  choosing a fast-food fish sandwich instead of a hamburger. 
A)  snacking on tortilla chips instead of peanuts. 
B)  drinking decaffeinated coffee instead of regular coffee. 
C)  switching from cornflakes to oatmeal for breakfast. 
D)  choosing a fast-food fish sandwich instead of a hamburger.

Question 19

If gangrene develops in a patient's foot and the patient is found to have high blood lipid levels,he or she probably has

Accepted Answer

A)  type 2 diabetes mellitus. 
B)  peripheral artery disease. 
C)  angina pectoris. 
D)  fatty liver disease. 
A)  type 2 diabetes mellitus. 
B)  peripheral artery disease. 
C)  angina pectoris. 
D)  fatty liver disease.

Question 20

Most patients with cystic fibrosis require a

Accepted Answer

A)  low-fat,low-energy diet and hormone replacement therapy. 
B)  high-fiber diet,supplements of water-soluble vitamins,and diuretics. 
C)  high-protein diet,sodium restriction,and supplements of fat-soluble vitamins. 
D)  high-kilocalorie diet,multivitamin supplements,and enzyme replacement therapy. 
A)  low-fat,low-energy diet and hormone replacement therapy. 
B)  high-fiber diet,supplements of water-soluble vitamins,and diuretics. 
C)  high-protein diet,sodium restriction,and supplements of fat-soluble vitamins. 
D)  high-kilocalorie diet,multivitamin supplements,and enzyme replacement therapy.

The best time to begin to adopt heart-healthy eating habits is during

In a 55-year-old woman,an LDL cholesterol level of 195 mg/dL would be considered

If a patient with COPD normally eats a sandwich for lunch and wants to decrease his or her respiratory quotient (RQ),he or she could

If a patient had a myocardial infarction on Monday,by Thursday he or she should be eating

If a patient's blood pressure is 152/94 mm Hg,he or she has

The patient who benefit most from a sodium restriction of 2000 mg/day is one with

One of the most important strategies for coping with the reality of a serious chronic disease such as cystic fibrosis is

If a patient has a thrombosis in a cerebral artery,he or she would experience

For a person who is implementing therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLCs)to reduce his or her risk of coronary heart disease,the best salad choice would be

A serum triglyceride level of 175 mg/dL is considered

The primary goal of therapy to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease is to lower serum levels of _____ cholesterol.

Compared with a comparable regular food,a food product that claims to be "light" must contain _% fewer kilocalories,or _% less fat.

The main purpose of nutrition therapy for patients who have just experienced a myocardial infarction is to decrease

If a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)has lost 30 lb in a year and now weighs 132 lb (60 kg),the amount of protein they would need to replenish their protein stores is _____ g/day.

Of the following,the most helpful change to decrease blood LDL cholesterol levels would be to

Primary or essential hypertension is caused by

A dietary change that is likely to have a significant effect on reducing the risk of coronary heart disease is

If gangrene develops in a patient's foot and the patient is found to have high blood lipid levels,he or she probably has

Most patients with cystic fibrosis require a

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The best time to begin to adopt heart-healthy eating habits is during

In a 55-year-old woman,an LDL cholesterol level of 195 mg/dL would be considered

If a patient with COPD normally eats a sandwich for lunch and wants to decrease his or her respiratory quotient (RQ),he or she could

If a patient had a myocardial infarction on Monday,by Thursday he or she should be eating

If a patient's blood pressure is 152/94 mm Hg,he or she has

The patient who benefit most from a sodium restriction of 2000 mg/day is one with

One of the most important strategies for coping with the reality of a serious chronic disease such as cystic fibrosis is

If a patient has a thrombosis in a cerebral artery,he or she would experience

For a person who is implementing therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLCs)to reduce his or her risk of coronary heart disease,the best salad choice would be

A serum triglyceride level of 175 mg/dL is considered

The primary goal of therapy to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease is to lower serum levels of _____ cholesterol.

Compared with a comparable regular food,a food product that claims to be "light" must contain _____% fewer kilocalories,or _____% less fat.

The main purpose of nutrition therapy for patients who have just experienced a myocardial infarction is to decrease

If a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)has lost 30 lb in a year and now weighs 132 lb (60 kg),the amount of protein they would need to replenish their protein stores is _____ g/day.

Of the following,the most helpful change to decrease blood LDL cholesterol levels would be to

Primary or essential hypertension is caused by

A dietary change that is likely to have a significant effect on reducing the risk of coronary heart disease is

If gangrene develops in a patient's foot and the patient is found to have high blood lipid levels,he or she probably has

Most patients with cystic fibrosis require a

Wellness Nutrition

Personal and Community Nutrition

Digestion,Absorption,and Metabolism

Carbohydrates

Fats

Protein

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy, Weight, and Fitness

Nutrition Across The Life Span

Nutrition Assessment and Patient Care

Food-Related Issues

Nutrition for Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Nutrition for Disorders of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas

Nutrition for Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition in Metabolic Stress: Burns, Trauma and Surgery

Nutrition for Diseases of the Kidneys

Nutrition for Neuro Psychiatric Disorders

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Compared with a comparable regular food,a food product that claims to be "light" must contain _% fewer kilocalories,or _% less fat.