Question 1

Heart disease is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) low blood LDL cholesterol 
B) h igh blood HDL cholesterol 
C) l ow blood pressure 
D) high blood VLDL cholesterol 
E) low body fatness 
A) low blood LDL cholesterol 
B) h igh blood HDL cholesterol 
C) l ow blood pressure 
D) high blood VLDL cholesterol 
E) low body fatness

Question 2

In general, studies suggest that low cancer rates are associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) high iron intakes 
B) high dietary fiber intakes 
C) high red meat intakes 
D) low folate intakes 
E) low cruciferous vegetable intakes 
A) high iron intakes 
B) high dietary fiber intakes 
C) high red meat intakes 
D) low folate intakes 
E) low cruciferous vegetable intakes

Question 3

Which of the following raises the HDL concentration in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Weight gain 
B) Low cholesterol intake 
C) Intake of refined carbohydrates 
D) Intake of saturated fats 
E) Physical activity 
A) Weight gain 
B) Low cholesterol intake 
C) Intake of refined carbohydrates 
D) Intake of saturated fats 
E) Physical activity

Question 4

Thirty minutes of brisk walking for at least 5 days a week can improve the odds against heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a group of health care practices that are a part of conventional medicine. 
B) It includes treating malaria with artemisinin that is derived from wormwood trees. 
C) It includes treating cancer with the toxic drug laetrile based on sound scientific evidence. 
D) It includes therapies that have no side effects or risks. 
E) It opposes the use of marijuana to treat nausea, vomiting, and pain. 
A) It is a group of health care practices that are a part of conventional medicine. 
B) It includes treating malaria with artemisinin that is derived from wormwood trees. 
C) It includes treating cancer with the toxic drug laetrile based on sound scientific evidence. 
D) It includes therapies that have no side effects or risks. 
E) It opposes the use of marijuana to treat nausea, vomiting, and pain.

Question 6

Identify the most important factor that can prevent chronic diseases to a great extent.

Accepted Answer

A) Meditation 
B) Herbal remedies 
C) Phytochemicals 
D) Adequate nutrition 
E) Whey protein 
A) Meditation 
B) Herbal remedies 
C) Phytochemicals 
D) Adequate nutrition 
E) Whey protein

Question 7

A 165-lb woman with type 2 diabetes undertakes a weight-loss program. As her weight reduces, her blood glucose levels also decrease. What is the fasting blood glucose level that she should target for a healthy life?

Accepted Answer

A) 50 mg\dL 
B) 75 mg\dL 
C) 125 mg\dL 
D) 150 mg\dL 
E) 180 mg\dL 
A) 50 mg\dL 
B) 75 mg\dL 
C) 125 mg\dL 
D) 150 mg\dL 
E) 180 mg\dL

Question 8

What is not one of the risk factors for CVD?

Accepted Answer

A) Diabetes 
B) The Mediterranean diet 
C) High blood triglyceride levels 
D) Physical inactivity 
E) Central obesity 
A) Diabetes 
B) The Mediterranean diet 
C) High blood triglyceride levels 
D) Physical inactivity 
E) Central obesity

Question 9

An overweight 45-year-old man has several family members with heart disease. He is concerned about inheriting the disease from his family members. Which of the following risk factors can he alter to reduce his chances of developing heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Gender 
B) Family history 
C) Weight 
D) Age 
E) Genetics 
A) Gender 
B) Family history 
C) Weight 
D) Age 
E) Genetics

Question 10

At an early age, men have a greater risk of heart attack than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Infectious diseases occur only because of exposure to a specific pathogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which statement about carcinogens is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) The body can detoxify small doses of carcinogens found in foods. 
B) People should avoid eating all foods that contain carcinogens. 
C) Carcinogens are any toxins that are not naturally found in foods. 
D) Food additives in the United States are not monitored for carcinogens. 
E) Food contaminants that arise through natural processes are noncarcinogenic. 
A) The body can detoxify small doses of carcinogens found in foods. 
B) People should avoid eating all foods that contain carcinogens. 
C) Carcinogens are any toxins that are not naturally found in foods. 
D) Food additives in the United States are not monitored for carcinogens. 
E) Food contaminants that arise through natural processes are noncarcinogenic.

Question 13

Which of the following is a valid recommendation for reducing cancer risk?

Accepted Answer

A) Maintain an overweight condition throughout life. 
B) Adopt a sedentary lifestyle. 
C) Consume grilled and processed meat products. 
D) Consume a diet that is rich in whole foods. 
E) Consume an adequate amount of salt-cured foods. 
A) Maintain an overweight condition throughout life. 
B) Adopt a sedentary lifestyle. 
C) Consume grilled and processed meat products. 
D) Consume a diet that is rich in whole foods. 
E) Consume an adequate amount of salt-cured foods.

Question 14

The CDC, the American Heart Association, and other groups have collaborated to create a program that encourages people to:

Accepted Answer

A) consume enough whole grains 
B) eat more fish 
C) switch from cow's milk to soy milk 
D) consume enough vegetables and fruits 
E) eat more milk and milk products 
A) consume enough whole grains 
B) eat more fish 
C) switch from cow's milk to soy milk 
D) consume enough vegetables and fruits 
E) eat more milk and milk products

Question 15

A person is at a minimum risk of getting a CVD if his or her:

Accepted Answer

A) LDL cholesterol is 150 mg\dL 
B) diastolic blood pressure is 75 mm Hg 
C) HDL cholesterol is 25 mg\dL 
D) blood cholesterol is 240 mg\dL 
E) systolic blood pressure is 160 mm Hg 
A) LDL cholesterol is 150 mg\dL 
B) diastolic blood pressure is 75 mm Hg 
C) HDL cholesterol is 25 mg\dL 
D) blood cholesterol is 240 mg\dL 
E) systolic blood pressure is 160 mm Hg

Question 16

The DASH diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Dietary guidelines for cancer prevention include:

Accepted Answer

A) cooking meats at high temperatures or directly over a flame 
B) increasing the intake of salt-cured products 
C) decreasing the intake of fruits and vegetables 
D) initiating hormone replacement therapy after menopause 
E) controlling energy intake 
A) cooking meats at high temperatures or directly over a flame 
B) increasing the intake of salt-cured products 
C) decreasing the intake of fruits and vegetables 
D) initiating hormone replacement therapy after menopause 
E) controlling energy intake

Question 18

Differentiate between infectious diseases and chronic diseases.

Accepted Answer

Diseases that are caused by bacteria, vi

Question 19

Metabolic syndrome, with its cluster of risk factors, raises the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not a symptom of type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) Intense hunger 
B) Frequent urination 
C) Intense thirst 
D) Weight loss 
E) Low blood glucose levels 
A) Intense hunger 
B) Frequent urination 
C) Intense thirst 
D) Weight loss 
E) Low blood glucose levels

Heart disease is characterized by:

In general, studies suggest that low cancer rates are associated with:

Which of the following raises the HDL concentration in the body?

Thirty minutes of brisk walking for at least 5 days a week can improve the odds against heart disease.

Which of the following statements is true of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)?

Identify the most important factor that can prevent chronic diseases to a great extent.

A 165-lb woman with type 2 diabetes undertakes a weight-loss program. As her weight reduces, her blood glucose levels also decrease. What is the fasting blood glucose level that she should target for a healthy life?

What is not one of the risk factors for CVD?

An overweight 45-year-old man has several family members with heart disease. He is concerned about inheriting the disease from his family members. Which of the following risk factors can he alter to reduce his chances of developing heart disease?

At an early age, men have a greater risk of heart attack than women.

Infectious diseases occur only because of exposure to a specific pathogen.

Which statement about carcinogens is accurate?

Which of the following is a valid recommendation for reducing cancer risk?

The CDC, the American Heart Association, and other groups have collaborated to create a program that encourages people to:

A person is at a minimum risk of getting a CVD if his or her:

The DASH diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.

Dietary guidelines for cancer prevention include:

Differentiate between infectious diseases and chronic diseases.

Metabolic syndrome, with its cluster of risk factors, raises the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Which of the following is not a symptom of type 2 diabetes?

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Exam 11: Nutrition and Chronic Diseases

Heart disease is characterized by:

In general, studies suggest that low cancer rates are associated with:

Which of the following raises the HDL concentration in the body?

Thirty minutes of brisk walking for at least 5 days a week can improve the odds against heart disease.

Which of the following statements is true of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)?

Identify the most important factor that can prevent chronic diseases to a great extent.

A 165-lb woman with type 2 diabetes undertakes a weight-loss program. As her weight reduces, her blood glucose levels also decrease. What is the fasting blood glucose level that she should target for a healthy life?

What is not one of the risk factors for CVD?

An overweight 45-year-old man has several family members with heart disease. He is concerned about inheriting the disease from his family members. Which of the following risk factors can he alter to reduce his chances of developing heart disease?

At an early age, men have a greater risk of heart attack than women.

Infectious diseases occur only because of exposure to a specific pathogen.

Which statement about carcinogens is accurate?

Which of the following is a valid recommendation for reducing cancer risk?

The CDC, the American Heart Association, and other groups have collaborated to create a program that encourages people to:

A person is at a minimum risk of getting a CVD if his or her:

The DASH diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.

Dietary guidelines for cancer prevention include:

Differentiate between infectious diseases and chronic diseases.

Metabolic syndrome, with its cluster of risk factors, raises the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Which of the following is not a symptom of type 2 diabetes?

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Tools: Standards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Performance Nutrition

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Future of Food

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