Question 1

Among the following, which should be the first action taken to lower blood cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A) Begin drug treatment. 
B) Consume a high-protein diet. 
C) Consume large amounts of fish and fish oils. 
D) Achieve and maintain appropriate body weight. 
E) Increase alcohol intake and/or use an antianxiety medication. 
A) Begin drug treatment. 
B) Consume a high-protein diet. 
C) Consume large amounts of fish and fish oils. 
D) Achieve and maintain appropriate body weight. 
E) Increase alcohol intake and/or use an antianxiety medication.

Question 2

MATCHING
-The primary cause of death in the United States

Accepted Answer

A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin 
A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin

Question 3

Discuss the major risk factors for coronary heart disease.

Accepted Answer

Major risk Factors for CHD (not modifiab

Question 4

MATCHING
-Small, cell-like bodies required for formation of a blood clot

Accepted Answer

A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin 
A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin

Question 5

____________________ are large proteins of the blood and body fluids, produced by the immune system in response to the invasion of the body by foreign molecules.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are large proteins of the blood...

Question 6

List ways that malnutrition affects immunity.

Accepted Answer

The immune system is sensitive to subtle

Question 7

The higher risk for breast cancer in obese women after menopause is thought to result mainly from chronic exposure to

Accepted Answer

A) estrogen. 
B) aflatoxin. 
C) high-fat diets. 
D) sedentary lifestyles. 
E) progesterone. 
A) estrogen. 
B) aflatoxin. 
C) high-fat diets. 
D) sedentary lifestyles. 
E) progesterone.

Question 8

Diuretics act to lower blood pressure by

Accepted Answer

A) increasing fluid loss. 
B) decreasing potassium loss. 
C) reducing arterial plaque formation. 
D) increasing retention of calcium and potassium. 
E) increasing stroke volume. 
A) increasing fluid loss. 
B) decreasing potassium loss. 
C) reducing arterial plaque formation. 
D) increasing retention of calcium and potassium. 
E) increasing stroke volume.

Question 9

Which of the following statements describes lifestyle modifications suggested to treat high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A) Three alcohol drinks per day decreases the risk for developing high blood pressure. 
B) Optimal body mass in from 25.0 to 29.9. 
C) Sodium intake should be reduced to 1500 mg among persons who are 51 and older. 
D) Perform aerobic physical activity for at least 90 minutes per day, most days of the week. 
E) Recommended sodium intakes are higher for African Americans than for other groups. 
A) Three alcohol drinks per day decreases the risk for developing high blood pressure. 
B) Optimal body mass in from 25.0 to 29.9. 
C) Sodium intake should be reduced to 1500 mg among persons who are 51 and older. 
D) Perform aerobic physical activity for at least 90 minutes per day, most days of the week. 
E) Recommended sodium intakes are higher for African Americans than for other groups.

Question 10

Which of the following is considered a desirable blood level for triglycerides?

Accepted Answer

A) < 150 
B) 150-200 
C) 200-250 
D) 250-300 
E) 300-350 
A) < 150 
B) 150-200 
C) 200-250 
D) 250-300 
E) 300-350

Question 11

What percentage of people with diabetes have type 1?

Accepted Answer

A) 5-10 
B) 10-15 
C) 15-20 
D) 20-25 
E) 25-30 
A) 5-10 
B) 10-15 
C) 15-20 
D) 20-25 
E) 25-30

Question 12

What should be the next course of action for a person who was unsuccessful in lowering LDL or blood pressure by lifestyle changes?

Accepted Answer

A) Obtain prescription medications. 
B) Consider coronary bypass surgery. 
C) Obtain regular nutrition counseling. 
D) Consider gastric surgery to reduce body weight. 
E) Try again with a more stringent diet and exercise program. 
A) Obtain prescription medications. 
B) Consider coronary bypass surgery. 
C) Obtain regular nutrition counseling. 
D) Consider gastric surgery to reduce body weight. 
E) Try again with a more stringent diet and exercise program.

Question 13

MATCHING
-A blood clot that has broken loose and circulates in the bloodstream

Accepted Answer

A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin 
A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin

Question 14

A tumor that releases cells, leading to the spread of cancer to other regions of the body, is said to

Accepted Answer

A) promote. 
B) augment. 
C) metastasize. 
D) infiltrate downstream. 
E) become necrotic. 
A) promote. 
B) augment. 
C) metastasize. 
D) infiltrate downstream. 
E) become necrotic.

Question 15

MATCHING
-Substance or event that gives rise to a cancer

Accepted Answer

A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin 
A) B-cells 
B) T-cells 
C) Stroke 
D) Tumor 
E) Plaque
F)Initiator
G)Platelets
H)Embolus
I)Promoter
J)Gangrene
K)Thrombus
L)Aneurysm
M)Metastasis
N)Acrylamide
O)Macrophages
P)Heart disease
Q)Atherosclerosis
R)Type 1 diabetes
S)Type 2 diabetes
T)Immunoglobulin

Question 16

Which of the following is a leading cause of both blindness and kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

A) Cancer 
B) Diabetes 
C) HIV/AIDS 
D) Atherosclerosis 
E) Stroke 
A) Cancer 
B) Diabetes 
C) HIV/AIDS 
D) Atherosclerosis 
E) Stroke

Question 17

By what age do most people first have well-developed arterial plaque?

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 30 
C) 40 
D) 50 
E) 60 
A) 20 
B) 30 
C) 40 
D) 50 
E) 60

Question 18

What is believed to be the primary cause of type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) Defect in insulin sensitivity 
B) Excessive body weight gain 
C) Defect of the immune system 
D) Excessive intake of simple carbohydrates 
E) Environmental toxins 
A) Defect in insulin sensitivity 
B) Excessive body weight gain 
C) Defect of the immune system 
D) Excessive intake of simple carbohydrates 
E) Environmental toxins

Question 19

The abnormal bulging of a blood vessel wall is called a(n) ____________________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The abnormal bulging of a blood vessel...

Question 20

Explain the associations between meat consumption and cancer risks.

Accepted Answer

Cooking meats at high temperatures (fryi

Among the following, which should be the first action taken to lower blood cholesterol?

MATCHING -The primary cause of death in the United States

Discuss the major risk factors for coronary heart disease.

MATCHING -Small, cell-like bodies required for formation of a blood clot

____________________ are large proteins of the blood and body fluids, produced by the immune system in response to the invasion of the body by foreign molecules.

List ways that malnutrition affects immunity.

The higher risk for breast cancer in obese women after menopause is thought to result mainly from chronic exposure to

Diuretics act to lower blood pressure by

Which of the following statements describes lifestyle modifications suggested to treat high blood pressure?

Which of the following is considered a desirable blood level for triglycerides?

What percentage of people with diabetes have type 1?

What should be the next course of action for a person who was unsuccessful in lowering LDL or blood pressure by lifestyle changes?

MATCHING -A blood clot that has broken loose and circulates in the bloodstream

A tumor that releases cells, leading to the spread of cancer to other regions of the body, is said to

MATCHING -Substance or event that gives rise to a cancer

Which of the following is a leading cause of both blindness and kidney failure?

By what age do most people first have well-developed arterial plaque?

What is believed to be the primary cause of type 1 diabetes?

The abnormal bulging of a blood vessel wall is called a(n) ____________________ .

Explain the associations between meat consumption and cancer risks.

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 123 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

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Exam 18: Diet and Health

Among the following, which should be the first action taken to lower blood cholesterol?

MATCHING -The primary cause of death in the United States

Discuss the major risk factors for coronary heart disease.

MATCHING -Small, cell-like bodies required for formation of a blood clot

____________________ are large proteins of the blood and body fluids, produced by the immune system in response to the invasion of the body by foreign molecules.

List ways that malnutrition affects immunity.

The higher risk for breast cancer in obese women after menopause is thought to result mainly from chronic exposure to

Diuretics act to lower blood pressure by

Which of the following statements describes lifestyle modifications suggested to treat high blood pressure?

Which of the following is considered a desirable blood level for triglycerides?

What percentage of people with diabetes have type 1?

What should be the next course of action for a person who was unsuccessful in lowering LDL or blood pressure by lifestyle changes?

MATCHING -A blood clot that has broken loose and circulates in the bloodstream

A tumor that releases cells, leading to the spread of cancer to other regions of the body, is said to

MATCHING -Substance or event that gives rise to a cancer

Which of the following is a leading cause of both blindness and kidney failure?

By what age do most people first have well-developed arterial plaque?

What is believed to be the primary cause of type 1 diabetes?

The abnormal bulging of a blood vessel wall is called a(n) ____________________ .

Explain the associations between meat consumption and cancer risks.

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 123 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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