Question 1

Which of these modifications can result in the largest reduction in systolic blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Limiting alcohol consumption to no more than two drinks a day for men and no more than one drink a day for women 
B)  Consuming no more than 2300 mg sodium a day 
C)  Maintaining a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 
D)  Engaging in aerobic exercise for at least 40 minutes a day for most days of the week 
E)  Following the DASH eating plan 
A)  Limiting alcohol consumption to no more than two drinks a day for men and no more than one drink a day for women 
B)  Consuming no more than 2300 mg sodium a day 
C)  Maintaining a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 
D)  Engaging in aerobic exercise for at least 40 minutes a day for most days of the week 
E)  Following the DASH eating plan

Question 2

What is the role of omega-3 fatty acids in immune function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintain healthy skin and other epithelial tissues as barriers to infection 
B)  Regulate T-cell responses 
C)  Help resolve inflammation when it is no longer needed for the immune response 
D)  Protect against oxidative damage 
E)  Help maintain an effective immune response. 
A)  Maintain healthy skin and other epithelial tissues as barriers to infection 
B)  Regulate T-cell responses 
C)  Help resolve inflammation when it is no longer needed for the immune response 
D)  Protect against oxidative damage 
E)  Help maintain an effective immune response.

Question 3

Peripheral resistance is the resistance blood encounters in the

Accepted Answer

A)  veins. 
B)  arteries. 
C)  capillaries. 
D)  arterioles. 
E)  heart. 
A)  veins. 
B)  arteries. 
C)  capillaries. 
D)  arterioles. 
E)  heart.

Question 4

If lifestyle changes fail to lower LDL cholesterol or blood pressure,what is the next course of action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medicines 
B)  Bariatric surgery, if overweight 
C)  Liquid diet 
D)  Angioplasty 
E)  Severe kcalorie restriction diet 
A)  Medicines 
B)  Bariatric surgery, if overweight 
C)  Liquid diet 
D)  Angioplasty 
E)  Severe kcalorie restriction diet

Question 5

Which of the following is not an antigen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bacteria 
B)  Macrophages 
C)  Viruses 
D)  Toxins 
E)  Allergens 
A)  Bacteria 
B)  Macrophages 
C)  Viruses 
D)  Toxins 
E)  Allergens

Question 6

Explain the role nutrition has in maintaining a healthy immune system.Give three examples of nutrients that have well-known,specific roles in immunity.

Accepted Answer

The immune system is sensitive to the su

Question 7

With which of these factors is high blood triglycerides known to be associated?

Accepted Answer

A)  High alcohol intake 
B)  Smoking 
C)  Type 2 diabetes 
D)  Underweight 
E)  Postmenopausal estrogen therapy 
A)  High alcohol intake 
B)  Smoking 
C)  Type 2 diabetes 
D)  Underweight 
E)  Postmenopausal estrogen therapy

Question 8

What percentage of people in the United States has at least one major risk factor for coronary heart disease by age 20?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  40 
E)  50 
A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  40 
E)  50

Question 9

MATCHING
-Form of diabetes commonly associated with obesity

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 10

What risk factor do cancers of the esophagus,breast,colon,and larynx share?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low-fiber diet 
B)  Red meat 
C)  High-calcium diet 
D)  Body fatness 
E)  Alcoholic drinks 
A)  Low-fiber diet 
B)  Red meat 
C)  High-calcium diet 
D)  Body fatness 
E)  Alcoholic drinks

Question 11

A typical symptom of coronary heart disease is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  high blood pressure 
B)  angina 
C)  pallor 
D)  jaundice 
E)  sore throat 
A)  high blood pressure 
B)  angina 
C)  pallor 
D)  jaundice 
E)  sore throat

Question 12

MATCHING
-Most common type of white blood cells

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 groups is at higher risk for type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women 
B)  Men 
C)  Caucasians 
D)  Native Americans 
E)  Alcoholics 
A)  Women 
B)  Men 
C)  Caucasians 
D)  Native Americans 
E)  Alcoholics

Question 14

MATCHING
-It means atherosclerosis promoting

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 15

MATCHING
-The higher this type of blood lipid,the higher the risk for coronary heart 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 16

Which of the following is not true of diabetic ketoacidosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It results in ketonuria. 
B)  It can lead to diabetic coma. 
C)  It occurs in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. 
D)  It occurs only in type 1 diabetes. 
E)  It results from the production of ketones for energy since glucose cannot enter the cells. 
A)  It results in ketonuria. 
B)  It can lead to diabetic coma. 
C)  It occurs in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. 
D)  It occurs only in type 1 diabetes. 
E)  It results from the production of ketones for energy since glucose cannot enter the cells.

Question 17

_____ is a type of artery disease characterized by plaques on the inner walls of the arteries.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is a type of artery disease...

Question 18

The A1C is a test to measure _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  fasting plasma glucose 
B)  non-fasting blood glucose 
C)  percentage of hemoglobin with glucose attached 
D)  cumulative values for hemoglobin, hematocrit, and blood glucose 
E)  the amount of glucose in the urine 
A)  fasting plasma glucose 
B)  non-fasting blood glucose 
C)  percentage of hemoglobin with glucose attached 
D)  cumulative values for hemoglobin, hematocrit, and blood glucose 
E)  the amount of glucose in the urine

Question 19

What is the name for the accumulation of fatty deposits,smooth muscle cells,and fibrous connective tissue in the artery walls?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plaque 
B)  Fatty streaks 
C)  Emboli 
D)  Aneurysm 
E)  Thrombus 
A)  Plaque 
B)  Fatty streaks 
C)  Emboli 
D)  Aneurysm 
E)  Thrombus

Question 20

What is lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A(2)?

Accepted Answer

A)  A pancreatic enzyme 
B)  A blood protein and marker for hypertension risk 
C)  A marker for plaque inflammation 
D)  A LDL cholesterol-lowering medicine 
E)  A liver enzyme 
A)  A pancreatic enzyme 
B)  A blood protein and marker for hypertension risk 
C)  A marker for plaque inflammation 
D)  A LDL cholesterol-lowering medicine 
E)  A liver enzyme

Which of these modifications can result in the largest reduction in systolic blood pressure?

What is the role of omega-3 fatty acids in immune function?

Peripheral resistance is the resistance blood encounters in the

If lifestyle changes fail to lower LDL cholesterol or blood pressure,what is the next course of action?

Which of the following is not an antigen?

Explain the role nutrition has in maintaining a healthy immune system.Give three examples of nutrients that have well-known,specific roles in immunity.

With which of these factors is high blood triglycerides known to be associated?

What percentage of people in the United States has at least one major risk factor for coronary heart disease by age 20?

MATCHING -Form of diabetes commonly associated with obesity

What risk factor do cancers of the esophagus,breast,colon,and larynx share?

A typical symptom of coronary heart disease is _____.

MATCHING -Most common type of white blood cells

Which of the following groups is at higher risk for type 2 diabetes?

MATCHING -It means atherosclerosis promoting

MATCHING -The higher this type of blood lipid,the higher the risk for coronary heart disease

Which of the following is not true of diabetic ketoacidosis?

_____ is a type of artery disease characterized by plaques on the inner walls of the arteries.

The A1C is a test to measure _____.

What is the name for the accumulation of fatty deposits,smooth muscle cells,and fibrous connective tissue in the artery walls?

What is lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A(2)?

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

Which of these modifications can result in the largest reduction in systolic blood pressure?

What is the role of omega-3 fatty acids in immune function?

Peripheral resistance is the resistance blood encounters in the

If lifestyle changes fail to lower LDL cholesterol or blood pressure,what is the next course of action?

Which of the following is not an antigen?

Explain the role nutrition has in maintaining a healthy immune system.Give three examples of nutrients that have well-known,specific roles in immunity.

With which of these factors is high blood triglycerides known to be associated?

What percentage of people in the United States has at least one major risk factor for coronary heart disease by age 20?

MATCHING -Form of diabetes commonly associated with obesity

What risk factor do cancers of the esophagus,breast,colon,and larynx share?

A typical symptom of coronary heart disease is _____.

MATCHING -Most common type of white blood cells

Which of the following groups is at higher risk for type 2 diabetes?

MATCHING -It means atherosclerosis promoting

MATCHING -The higher this type of blood lipid,the higher the risk for coronary heart disease

Which of the following is not true of diabetic ketoacidosis?

_____ is a type of artery disease characterized by plaques on the inner walls of the arteries.

The A1C is a test to measure _____.

What is the name for the accumulation of fatty deposits,smooth muscle cells,and fibrous connective tissue in the artery walls?

What is lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A(2)?

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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