Question 1

Which form of cholesterol shuttles cholesterol back to the liver for recycling?

Accepted Answer

A) low-density lipoprotein (LDL) 
B) triglycerides 
C) high-density lipoprotein (HDL) 
D) saturated fat 
A) low-density lipoprotein (LDL) 
B) triglycerides 
C) high-density lipoprotein (HDL) 
D) saturated fat

Question 2

Which food is a good source of dietary fiber?

Accepted Answer

A) meats 
B) fish 
C) eggs 
D) legumes 
A) meats 
B) fish 
C) eggs 
D) legumes

Question 3

What percentage of saturated fat calories does the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP)recommend for most people?

Accepted Answer

A) 7% of total calories 
B) 11% of total calories 
C) 16% of total calories 
D) 26% of total calories 
A) 7% of total calories 
B) 11% of total calories 
C) 16% of total calories 
D) 26% of total calories

Question 4

A blood pressure of 125/84 is classified as healthy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

People with hypertension should aim to consume no more than 1,500 mg of sodium per day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What causes the body to release C-reactive protein into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

A) free radicals 
B) antioxidants 
C) inflammation 
D) phytochemicals 
A) free radicals 
B) antioxidants 
C) inflammation 
D) phytochemicals

Question 7

Describe the major forms of blood fats-cholesterol,low-density lipoproteins,high-density lipoproteins,triglycerides.Discuss their role in the body,and give a healthy value for each.

Accepted Answer

Blood fats, also known as lipids, come i

Question 8

Choose one of the major forms of cardiovascular disease,and briefly describe it.Then,list typical symptoms and treatments.In addition,list at least two strategies for preventing the disease.

Accepted Answer

One major form of cardiovascular disease

Question 9

What is the leading cause of death in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) unintentional injuries 
B) cancer 
C) cardiovascular disease (CV
D)  
D) AIDS 
A) unintentional injuries 
B) cancer 
C) cardiovascular disease (CV
D)  
D) AIDS

Question 10

Which symptom is a warning sign of a heart attack?

Accepted Answer

A) headache 
B) blurred sight 
C) sudden confusion 
D) nausea or vomiting 
A) headache 
B) blurred sight 
C) sudden confusion 
D) nausea or vomiting

Question 11

Approximately how many nonsmokers die of heart disease each year due to exposure to ETS (environmental tobacco smoke)?

Accepted Answer

A) 35,000 
B) 46,000 
C) 57,000 
D) 68,000 
A) 35,000 
B) 46,000 
C) 57,000 
D) 68,000

Question 12

Effective ways to handle stress and anger do NOT include

Accepted Answer

A) developing a plan to manage the key stressors in your life. 
B) handling your anger by holding it in. 
C) committing to meditating daily. 
D) shoring up your social support network. 
A) developing a plan to manage the key stressors in your life. 
B) handling your anger by holding it in. 
C) committing to meditating daily. 
D) shoring up your social support network.

Question 13

Which blood pressure reading would be considered normal for a healthy adult?

Accepted Answer

A) 110/78 
B) 120/88 
C) 135/92 
D) 144/90 
A) 110/78 
B) 120/88 
C) 135/92 
D) 144/90

Question 14

HDLs shuttle cholesterol from the liver to the organs and tissues that require it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Physical activity has direct and indirect benefits for cardiovascular health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

At Esther's most recent medical check-up,her doctor found that she had high blood pressure,excessive abdominal fat,and a low HDL count.What condition might Esther be suffering from? What specific lifestyle strategies could help her lower her risk of CVD?

Accepted Answer

Esther might be suffering from metabolic

Question 17

What is the most common symptom associated with angina pectoris?

Accepted Answer

A) nausea 
B) shortness of breath 
C) irregular heartbeat 
D) tightness in the chest 
A) nausea 
B) shortness of breath 
C) irregular heartbeat 
D) tightness in the chest

Question 18

Which blood pressure readings for an adult would prompt a diagnosis of hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A) 110/70 
B) 140/96 
C) 119/79 
D) 130/79 
A) 110/70 
B) 140/96 
C) 119/79 
D) 130/79

Question 19

What is the form of blood fat that carries cholesterol out from the liver to other parts of the body?

Accepted Answer

A) low-density lipoprotein (LDL) 
B) high-density lipoprotein (HDL) 
C) very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) 
D) triglyceride 
A) low-density lipoprotein (LDL) 
B) high-density lipoprotein (HDL) 
C) very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) 
D) triglyceride

Question 20

Which cholesterol profile would place someone at greatest risk for heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A) low HDL and low LDL 
B) high HDL and high LDL 
C) low HDL and high LDL 
D) high HDL and low LDL 
A) low HDL and low LDL 
B) high HDL and high LDL 
C) low HDL and high LDL 
D) high HDL and low LDL

Which form of cholesterol shuttles cholesterol back to the liver for recycling?

Which food is a good source of dietary fiber?

What percentage of saturated fat calories does the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP)recommend for most people?

A blood pressure of 125/84 is classified as healthy.

People with hypertension should aim to consume no more than 1,500 mg of sodium per day.

What causes the body to release C-reactive protein into the bloodstream?

Describe the major forms of blood fats-cholesterol,low-density lipoproteins,high-density lipoproteins,triglycerides.Discuss their role in the body,and give a healthy value for each.

Choose one of the major forms of cardiovascular disease,and briefly describe it.Then,list typical symptoms and treatments.In addition,list at least two strategies for preventing the disease.

What is the leading cause of death in the United States?

Which symptom is a warning sign of a heart attack?

Approximately how many nonsmokers die of heart disease each year due to exposure to ETS (environmental tobacco smoke)?

Effective ways to handle stress and anger do NOT include

Which blood pressure reading would be considered normal for a healthy adult?

HDLs shuttle cholesterol from the liver to the organs and tissues that require it.

Physical activity has direct and indirect benefits for cardiovascular health.

At Esther's most recent medical check-up,her doctor found that she had high blood pressure,excessive abdominal fat,and a low HDL count.What condition might Esther be suffering from? What specific lifestyle strategies could help her lower her risk of CVD?

What is the most common symptom associated with angina pectoris?

Which blood pressure readings for an adult would prompt a diagnosis of hypertension?

What is the form of blood fat that carries cholesterol out from the liver to other parts of the body?

Which cholesterol profile would place someone at greatest risk for heart disease?

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Exam 11: Cardiovascular Health

Which form of cholesterol shuttles cholesterol back to the liver for recycling?

Which food is a good source of dietary fiber?

What percentage of saturated fat calories does the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP)recommend for most people?

A blood pressure of 125/84 is classified as healthy.

People with hypertension should aim to consume no more than 1,500 mg of sodium per day.

What causes the body to release C-reactive protein into the bloodstream?

Describe the major forms of blood fats-cholesterol,low-density lipoproteins,high-density lipoproteins,triglycerides.Discuss their role in the body,and give a healthy value for each.

Choose one of the major forms of cardiovascular disease,and briefly describe it.Then,list typical symptoms and treatments.In addition,list at least two strategies for preventing the disease.

What is the leading cause of death in the United States?

Which symptom is a warning sign of a heart attack?

Approximately how many nonsmokers die of heart disease each year due to exposure to ETS (environmental tobacco smoke)?

Effective ways to handle stress and anger do NOT include

Which blood pressure reading would be considered normal for a healthy adult?

HDLs shuttle cholesterol from the liver to the organs and tissues that require it.

Physical activity has direct and indirect benefits for cardiovascular health.

At Esther's most recent medical check-up,her doctor found that she had high blood pressure,excessive abdominal fat,and a low HDL count.What condition might Esther be suffering from? What specific lifestyle strategies could help her lower her risk of CVD?

What is the most common symptom associated with angina pectoris?

Which blood pressure readings for an adult would prompt a diagnosis of hypertension?

What is the form of blood fat that carries cholesterol out from the liver to other parts of the body?

Which cholesterol profile would place someone at greatest risk for heart disease?

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