Question 1

What limit on total dietary fat intake does the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP)recommend?

Accepted Answer

A) 10-15% of total calories 
B) 25-35% of total calories 
C) 45-55% of total calories 
D) 75-85% of total calories 
A) 10-15% of total calories 
B) 25-35% of total calories 
C) 45-55% of total calories 
D) 75-85% of total calories B

Question 2

From where does the heart muscle receive its blood supply?

Accepted Answer

A) vena cava 
B) left ventricle 
C) pulmonary veins 
D) coronary arteries 
A) vena cava 
B) left ventricle 
C) pulmonary veins 
D) coronary arteries D

Question 3

How often does the National Cholesterol Education Program recommend that adults have lipoprotein levels measured?

Accepted Answer

A) every year 
B) every 2 years 
C) every 5 years 
D) every 10 years 
A) every year 
B) every 2 years 
C) every 5 years 
D) every 10 years C

Question 4

Which term refers to atherosclerosis in an artery supplying blood to the heart?

Accepted Answer

A) coronary heart disease 
B) arrhythmia 
C) coronary thrombosis 
D) coronary embolism 
A) coronary heart disease 
B) arrhythmia 
C) coronary thrombosis 
D) coronary embolism

Question 5

The major risk factors for cardiovascular disease that can be changed are tobacco use,high blood pressure,obesity,unhealthy cholesterol levels,diabetes,and physical inactivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How often should people who do not have CVD risk factors have their blood pressure measured?

Accepted Answer

A) once a month 
B) once a year 
C) once every 2 years 
D) once every 5 years 
A) once a month 
B) once a year 
C) once every 2 years 
D) once every 5 years

Question 7

Cardiovascular disease risk is greatest for people who tend to store body fat in what part of the body?

Accepted Answer

A) abdomen 
B) hips 
C) thighs 
D) shoulders 
A) abdomen 
B) hips 
C) thighs 
D) shoulders

Question 8

What is the recommended level of triglycerides for adults?

Accepted Answer

A) less than 150 mg/dl 
B) 150-199 mg/dl 
C) 200-499 mg/dl or more 
D) 500 mg/dl or more 
A) less than 150 mg/dl 
B) 150-199 mg/dl 
C) 200-499 mg/dl or more 
D) 500 mg/dl or more

Question 9

Which of the following cardiovascular disease (CVD)risk factors are NOT modifiable?

Accepted Answer

A) family history of CVD 
B) cigarette smoking 
C) cholesterol levels 
D) physical inactivity 
A) family history of CVD 
B) cigarette smoking 
C) cholesterol levels 
D) physical inactivity

Question 10

At what age should cholesterol testing begin?

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 35 
C) 50 
D) 65 
A) 20 
B) 35 
C) 50 
D) 65

Question 11

Which is a treatment for heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A) angina pectoris 
B) balloon angioplasty 
C) electrocardiogram 
D) angiogram 
A) angina pectoris 
B) balloon angioplasty 
C) electrocardiogram 
D) angiogram

Question 12

Exercise can help reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease by decreasing blood pressure and increasing HDL levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Choose one of the CVD risk factors and briefly explain the mechanism by which it increases CVD risk.

Accepted Answer

One of the cardiovascular disease (CVD)

Question 14

Which risk factor signals a potential for CVD?

Accepted Answer

A) high HDL 
B) inflamed ankles 
C) insulin resistance 
D) low triglycerides 
A) high HDL 
B) inflamed ankles 
C) insulin resistance 
D) low triglycerides

Question 15

List six primary controllable risk factors for CVD.For each,list one lifestyle strategy for reducing the associated risk.

Accepted Answer

1. High blood pressure: Lifestyle strate

Question 16

What dietary change could help prevent cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A) increasing the intake of foods high in soluble fiber 
B) increasing the intake of foods high in saturated fat 
C) increasing the intake of foods high in coconut oil 
D) increasing the intake of foods high in simple sugars 
A) increasing the intake of foods high in soluble fiber 
B) increasing the intake of foods high in saturated fat 
C) increasing the intake of foods high in coconut oil 
D) increasing the intake of foods high in simple sugars

Question 17

People with prediabetes are at increased risk for experiencing CVD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

High blood pressure has obvious early warning signs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

For heart health,what should make up the majority of fat in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A) saturated fats 
B) trans fats 
C) hydrogenated fats 
D) unsaturated fats 
A) saturated fats 
B) trans fats 
C) hydrogenated fats 
D) unsaturated fats

Question 20

The number-one risk factor for cardiovascular disease that people can control is smoking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What limit on total dietary fat intake does the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP)recommend?

From where does the heart muscle receive its blood supply?

How often does the National Cholesterol Education Program recommend that adults have lipoprotein levels measured?

Which term refers to atherosclerosis in an artery supplying blood to the heart?

The major risk factors for cardiovascular disease that can be changed are tobacco use,high blood pressure,obesity,unhealthy cholesterol levels,diabetes,and physical inactivity.

How often should people who do not have CVD risk factors have their blood pressure measured?

Cardiovascular disease risk is greatest for people who tend to store body fat in what part of the body?

What is the recommended level of triglycerides for adults?

Which of the following cardiovascular disease (CVD)risk factors are NOT modifiable?

At what age should cholesterol testing begin?

Which is a treatment for heart disease?

Exercise can help reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease by decreasing blood pressure and increasing HDL levels.

Choose one of the CVD risk factors and briefly explain the mechanism by which it increases CVD risk.

Which risk factor signals a potential for CVD?

List six primary controllable risk factors for CVD.For each,list one lifestyle strategy for reducing the associated risk.

What dietary change could help prevent cardiovascular disease?

People with prediabetes are at increased risk for experiencing CVD.

High blood pressure has obvious early warning signs.

For heart health,what should make up the majority of fat in the diet?

The number-one risk factor for cardiovascular disease that people can control is smoking.

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Principles of Physical Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Nutrition

Weight Management

Stress

Cancer

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Filters

Exam 11: Cardiovascular Health

What limit on total dietary fat intake does the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP)recommend?

From where does the heart muscle receive its blood supply?

How often does the National Cholesterol Education Program recommend that adults have lipoprotein levels measured?

Which term refers to atherosclerosis in an artery supplying blood to the heart?

The major risk factors for cardiovascular disease that can be changed are tobacco use,high blood pressure,obesity,unhealthy cholesterol levels,diabetes,and physical inactivity.

How often should people who do not have CVD risk factors have their blood pressure measured?

Cardiovascular disease risk is greatest for people who tend to store body fat in what part of the body?

What is the recommended level of triglycerides for adults?

Which of the following cardiovascular disease (CVD)risk factors are NOT modifiable?

At what age should cholesterol testing begin?

Which is a treatment for heart disease?

Exercise can help reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease by decreasing blood pressure and increasing HDL levels.

Choose one of the CVD risk factors and briefly explain the mechanism by which it increases CVD risk.

Which risk factor signals a potential for CVD?

List six primary controllable risk factors for CVD.For each,list one lifestyle strategy for reducing the associated risk.

What dietary change could help prevent cardiovascular disease?

People with prediabetes are at increased risk for experiencing CVD.

High blood pressure has obvious early warning signs.

For heart health,what should make up the majority of fat in the diet?

The number-one risk factor for cardiovascular disease that people can control is smoking.

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Principles of Physical Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Nutrition

Weight Management

Stress

Cancer

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Filters