Question 1

Of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States,how many have some relationship with diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two 
B)  Four 
C)  Five 
D)  Six 
E)  Eight 
A)  Two 
B)  Four 
C)  Five 
D)  Six 
E)  Eight

Question 2

MATCHING
-The fifth leading cause of death in the United States

Accepted Answer

A) Antigens 
B) Neutrophils 
C) DASH 
D) Antipromoter 
E) Stroke
F)Initiator
G)Metabolic syndrome
H)LDL cholesterol
I)Cruciferous
J)Carbohydrate counting
K)Atherogenic
L)Hypertension
M)Metastasis
N)Healthy Eating Plate
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Inflammation 
A) Antigens 
B) Neutrophils 
C) DASH 
D) Antipromoter 
E) Stroke
F)Initiator
G)Metabolic syndrome
H)LDL cholesterol
I)Cruciferous
J)Carbohydrate counting
K)Atherogenic
L)Hypertension
M)Metastasis
N)Healthy Eating Plate
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Inflammation

Question 3

C-reactive protein is a marker for _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  extent of heart damage following a heart attack 
B)  future risk for heart attack or stroke 
C)  degree of arterial wall damage 
D)  extent of plaque buildup 
E)  hypertension risk 
A)  extent of heart damage following a heart attack 
B)  future risk for heart attack or stroke 
C)  degree of arterial wall damage 
D)  extent of plaque buildup 
E)  hypertension risk

Question 4

MATCHING
-Condition of having a combination of certain risk factors for cardiovascular disease

Accepted Answer

A) Antigens 
B) Neutrophils 
C) DASH 
D) Antipromoter 
E) Stroke
F)Initiator
G)Metabolic syndrome
H)LDL cholesterol
I)Cruciferous
J)Carbohydrate counting
K)Atherogenic
L)Hypertension
M)Metastasis
N)Healthy Eating Plate
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Inflammation 
A) Antigens 
B) Neutrophils 
C) DASH 
D) Antipromoter 
E) Stroke
F)Initiator
G)Metabolic syndrome
H)LDL cholesterol
I)Cruciferous
J)Carbohydrate counting
K)Atherogenic
L)Hypertension
M)Metastasis
N)Healthy Eating Plate
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Inflammation

Question 5

MATCHING
-Less common form of diabetes

Accepted Answer

A) Antigens 
B) Neutrophils 
C) DASH 
D) Antipromoter 
E) Stroke
F)Initiator
G)Metabolic syndrome
H)LDL cholesterol
I)Cruciferous
J)Carbohydrate counting
K)Atherogenic
L)Hypertension
M)Metastasis
N)Healthy Eating Plate
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Inflammation 
A) Antigens 
B) Neutrophils 
C) DASH 
D) Antipromoter 
E) Stroke
F)Initiator
G)Metabolic syndrome
H)LDL cholesterol
I)Cruciferous
J)Carbohydrate counting
K)Atherogenic
L)Hypertension
M)Metastasis
N)Healthy Eating Plate
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Inflammation

Question 6

Where does diabetes rank among the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  No. 2 
B)  No. 3 
C)  No. 5 
D)  No. 7 
E)  No. 10 
A)  No. 2 
B)  No. 3 
C)  No. 5 
D)  No. 7 
E)  No. 10

Question 7

Dietary factors that may protect against the development of cancer are known as _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dietary factors that may protect against the...

Question 8

What is a desirable blood level for triglycerides?

Accepted Answer

A)  <125 mg/dL 
B)  <150 mg/dL 
C)  150 to180 mg/dL 
D)  180 to 200 mg/dL 
E)  <240 mg/dL 
A)  <125 mg/dL 
B)  <150 mg/dL 
C)  150 to180 mg/dL 
D)  180 to 200 mg/dL 
E)  <240 mg/dL

Question 9

What is the Healthy Eating Plan developed by the Harvard School of Public Health.What type of recommendations does it offer?

Accepted Answer

The healthy Eating Plan created by the n

Question 10

MATCHING
-Condition for which excess salt intake is often implicated

Accepted Answer

A) Antigens 
B) Neutrophils 
C) DASH 
D) Antipromoter 
E) Stroke
F)Initiator
G)Metabolic syndrome
H)LDL cholesterol
I)Cruciferous
J)Carbohydrate counting
K)Atherogenic
L)Hypertension
M)Metastasis
N)Healthy Eating Plate
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Inflammation 
A) Antigens 
B) Neutrophils 
C) DASH 
D) Antipromoter 
E) Stroke
F)Initiator
G)Metabolic syndrome
H)LDL cholesterol
I)Cruciferous
J)Carbohydrate counting
K)Atherogenic
L)Hypertension
M)Metastasis
N)Healthy Eating Plate
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Inflammation

Question 11

What is the earliest age by which most people have well-developed arterial plaque?

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  40 
C)  50 
D)  55 
E)  60 
A)  30 
B)  40 
C)  50 
D)  55 
E)  60

Question 12

MATCHING
-Immune cells that practice phagocytosis

Accepted Answer

A) Antigens 
B) Neutrophils 
C) DASH 
D) Antipromoter 
E) Stroke
F)Initiator
G)Metabolic syndrome
H)LDL cholesterol
I)Cruciferous
J)Carbohydrate counting
K)Atherogenic
L)Hypertension
M)Metastasis
N)Healthy Eating Plate
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Inflammation 
A) Antigens 
B) Neutrophils 
C) DASH 
D) Antipromoter 
E) Stroke
F)Initiator
G)Metabolic syndrome
H)LDL cholesterol
I)Cruciferous
J)Carbohydrate counting
K)Atherogenic
L)Hypertension
M)Metastasis
N)Healthy Eating Plate
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Inflammation

Question 13

Which of the following is true about the association between diet and chronic diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)  A moderate weight loss can help improve blood glucose but rarely blood lipids or blood pressure. 
B)  While heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and cancer are four distinct diseases, they all have similar causes and treatments. 
C)  Quantity, not variety, is the key to getting the health benefits of fruits and vegetables. 
D)  Chronic diseases are neither caused nor prevented by diet alone. 
E)  People who follow dietary advice will likely eliminate most, if not all, of their risk for a chronic disease. 
A)  A moderate weight loss can help improve blood glucose but rarely blood lipids or blood pressure. 
B)  While heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and cancer are four distinct diseases, they all have similar causes and treatments. 
C)  Quantity, not variety, is the key to getting the health benefits of fruits and vegetables. 
D)  Chronic diseases are neither caused nor prevented by diet alone. 
E)  People who follow dietary advice will likely eliminate most, if not all, of their risk for a chronic disease.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a cruciferous vegetable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Broccoli 
B)  Cauliflower 
C)  Cabbage 
D)  Spinach 
E)  Brussels sprouts 
A)  Broccoli 
B)  Cauliflower 
C)  Cabbage 
D)  Spinach 
E)  Brussels sprouts

Question 15

Diuretics lower blood pressure by

Accepted Answer

A)  decreasing fluid loss. 
B)  increasing fluid loss. 
C)  removing calcium ions. 
D)  promoting blood homeostasis. 
E)  reducing bile salts. 
A)  decreasing fluid loss. 
B)  increasing fluid loss. 
C)  removing calcium ions. 
D)  promoting blood homeostasis. 
E)  reducing bile salts.

Question 16

Which of the following is not a risk factor for hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low calcium intake 
B)  High salt intake 
C)  Aging 
D)  genetics 
E)  more than two alcoholic drinks a day 
A)  Low calcium intake 
B)  High salt intake 
C)  Aging 
D)  genetics 
E)  more than two alcoholic drinks a day

Question 17

Some diuretics can lead to a deficiency of what nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sodium 
B)  Calcium 
C)  Potassium 
D)  Phosphate 
E)  Manganese 
A)  Sodium 
B)  Calcium 
C)  Potassium 
D)  Phosphate 
E)  Manganese

Question 18

Of these body organs and glands,which one is involved in immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver 
B)  Pancreas 
C)  Parathyroid gland 
D)  Kidneys 
E)  Spleen 
A)  Liver 
B)  Pancreas 
C)  Parathyroid gland 
D)  Kidneys 
E)  Spleen

Question 19

Describe the DASH eating plan,and discuss its effectiveness in meeting the desired health goals?

Accepted Answer

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hyp

Question 20

Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypertension 
B)  Diabetes 
C)  High LDL cholesterol 
D)  Low blood pressure 
E)  Low HDL cholesterol 
A)  Hypertension 
B)  Diabetes 
C)  High LDL cholesterol 
D)  Low blood pressure 
E)  Low HDL cholesterol

Of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States,how many have some relationship with diet?

MATCHING -The fifth leading cause of death in the United States

C-reactive protein is a marker for _____.

MATCHING -Condition of having a combination of certain risk factors for cardiovascular disease

MATCHING -Less common form of diabetes

Where does diabetes rank among the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States?

Dietary factors that may protect against the development of cancer are known as _____.

What is a desirable blood level for triglycerides?

What is the Healthy Eating Plan developed by the Harvard School of Public Health.What type of recommendations does it offer?

MATCHING -Condition for which excess salt intake is often implicated

What is the earliest age by which most people have well-developed arterial plaque?

MATCHING -Immune cells that practice phagocytosis

Which of the following is true about the association between diet and chronic diseases?

Which of the following is not a cruciferous vegetable?

Diuretics lower blood pressure by

Which of the following is not a risk factor for hypertension?

Some diuretics can lead to a deficiency of what nutrient?

Of these body organs and glands,which one is involved in immunity?

Describe the DASH eating plan,and discuss its effectiveness in meeting the desired health goals?

Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for 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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Exam 18: Diet and Health

Of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States,how many have some relationship with diet?

MATCHING -The fifth leading cause of death in the United States

C-reactive protein is a marker for _____.

MATCHING -Condition of having a combination of certain risk factors for cardiovascular disease

MATCHING -Less common form of diabetes

Where does diabetes rank among the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States?

Dietary factors that may protect against the development of cancer are known as _____.

What is a desirable blood level for triglycerides?

What is the Healthy Eating Plan developed by the Harvard School of Public Health.What type of recommendations does it offer?

MATCHING -Condition for which excess salt intake is often implicated

What is the earliest age by which most people have well-developed arterial plaque?

MATCHING -Immune cells that practice phagocytosis

Which of the following is true about the association between diet and chronic diseases?

Which of the following is not a cruciferous vegetable?

Diuretics lower blood pressure by

Which of the following is not a risk factor for hypertension?

Some diuretics can lead to a deficiency of what nutrient?

Of these body organs and glands,which one is involved in immunity?

Describe the DASH eating plan,and discuss its effectiveness in meeting the desired health goals?

Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for 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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