Question 1

Chylomicrons are often referred to as the "bad" cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An optimal systolic blood pressure reading would be less than

Accepted Answer

A)  60 mmHg. 
B)  80 mmHg. 
C)  120 mmHg. 
D)  200 mmHg. 
A)  60 mmHg. 
B)  80 mmHg. 
C)  120 mmHg. 
D)  200 mmHg.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the DASH diet is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was developed by Richard H. Dash, M.D. 
B)  It is high in potassium, calcium, magnesium, and fiber. 
C)  It includes 2-3 servings of fruits and 2-3 servings of vegetables each day. 
D)  About one-third of the people who follow the DASH diet experience a modest reduction in blood pressure. 
A)  It was developed by Richard H. Dash, M.D. 
B)  It is high in potassium, calcium, magnesium, and fiber. 
C)  It includes 2-3 servings of fruits and 2-3 servings of vegetables each day. 
D)  About one-third of the people who follow the DASH diet experience a modest reduction in blood pressure.

Question 4

What lifestyle changes can you take to improve your blood lipid profile?

Accepted Answer

A)  maintain your intake of saturated fat below 7-10% of total energy 
B)  eat most of your day's energy intake in the evening 
C)  maintain a lower-than-normal body weight 
D)  decrease your amount of physical activity 
A)  maintain your intake of saturated fat below 7-10% of total energy 
B)  eat most of your day's energy intake in the evening 
C)  maintain a lower-than-normal body weight 
D)  decrease your amount of physical activity

Question 5

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  age 
B)  gender 
C)  being overweight 
D)  family history 
A)  age 
B)  gender 
C)  being overweight 
D)  family history

Question 6

Brad has recently increased his weekly intake of omega-3 fatty acids.Over time,which of the following effects would he likely NOT experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduction in inflammation 
B)  increase in HDLs 
C)  increase in risk for cardiovascular disease 
D)  reduction in blood triglycerides 
A)  reduction in inflammation 
B)  increase in HDLs 
C)  increase in risk for cardiovascular disease 
D)  reduction in blood triglycerides

Question 7

Obesity increases the risk for inflammation,and inflammation increases the risk for cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Fatty streaks in blood vessels indicate the presence of atherosclerosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A nonspecific marker of inflammation associated with cardiovascular disease is

Accepted Answer

A)  C-reactive protein (CRP). 
B)  LDL-cholesterol. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  HDL-cholesterol. 
A)  C-reactive protein (CRP). 
B)  LDL-cholesterol. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  HDL-cholesterol.

Question 10

Drugs called statins treat cardiovascular disease by

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing the reabsorption of bile in the GI tract. 
B)  decreasing the kidneys' excretion of water an sodium. 
C)  constricting blood vessel walls to reduce the work of the heart. 
D)  blocking an enzyme needed for cholesterol synthesis. 
A)  increasing the reabsorption of bile in the GI tract. 
B)  decreasing the kidneys' excretion of water an sodium. 
C)  constricting blood vessel walls to reduce the work of the heart. 
D)  blocking an enzyme needed for cholesterol synthesis.

Chylomicrons are often referred to as the "bad" cholesterol.

An optimal systolic blood pressure reading would be less than

Which of the following statements about the DASH diet is TRUE?

What lifestyle changes can you take to improve your blood lipid profile?

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Brad has recently increased his weekly intake of omega-3 fatty acids.Over time,which of the following effects would he likely NOT experience?

Obesity increases the risk for inflammation,and inflammation increases the risk for cardiovascular disease.

Fatty streaks in blood vessels indicate the presence of atherosclerosis.

A nonspecific marker of inflammation associated with cardiovascular disease is

Drugs called statins treat cardiovascular disease by

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Exam 20: Cardiovascular Disease

Chylomicrons are often referred to as the "bad" cholesterol.

An optimal systolic blood pressure reading would be less than

Which of the following statements about the DASH diet is TRUE?

What lifestyle changes can you take to improve your blood lipid profile?

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Brad has recently increased his weekly intake of omega-3 fatty acids.Over time,which of the following effects would he likely NOT experience?

Obesity increases the risk for inflammation,and inflammation increases the risk for cardiovascular disease.

Fatty streaks in blood vessels indicate the presence of atherosclerosis.

A nonspecific marker of inflammation associated with cardiovascular disease is

Drugs called statins treat cardiovascular disease by

Nutrition: Linking Food and Health

Designing a Healthful Diet

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Essential to Key Body Functions

Nutrients Essential to Healthy Tissues

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Food Safety and Technology: Protecting Our Food

Food Equity,Sustainability,and Quality: The Challenge of Good Food

Nutrition Through the Lifecycle: Pregnancy and the First Year of Life

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New Frontiers in Nutrition and Health

Healthful Eating Patterns

Disorders Related to Specific Foods

Diabetes

Vitamins and Minerals: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

Alcohol

Cancer

Osteoporosis

Obesity

Disorders Related to Body Image, Eating, and Exercise

The Safety and Effectiveness of Dietary Supplements

Malnutrition

The Fetal Environment

Searching for the Fountain of Youth

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