Question 1

Describe what is meant by the metabolic syndrome.

Accepted Answer

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of condi

Question 2

Jeff is a 54-year-old male who is 5' 6" tall, weighs 165 pounds, and has hypertension. The single most effective dietary measure Jeff can take is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  consume less sodium. 
B)  reduce his weight. 
C)  increase his intake of potassium. 
D)  consume adequate calcium. 
A)  consume less sodium. 
B)  reduce his weight. 
C)  increase his intake of potassium. 
D)  consume adequate calcium.

Question 3

How would you decide whether certain diet recommendations are especially important to you to decrease your risk of chronic diseases?

Accepted Answer

Deciding whether certain diet recommenda

Question 4

Diet and physical activity do not play a significant role in controlling hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Your uncle is considering taking an herbal medicine to control his hypertension after seeing an add for a product on the Internet. What would you tell him?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because herbal medicines have been used for many years, they are safe. 
B)  Buy herbal products with content labels on the bottle because they are the most reliable. 
C)  Herbal products are made from natural ingredients so they don't contain any contaminants. 
D)  Check to see if the herbs in the product have interactions with any drugs you are taking. 
A)  Because herbal medicines have been used for many years, they are safe. 
B)  Buy herbal products with content labels on the bottle because they are the most reliable. 
C)  Herbal products are made from natural ingredients so they don't contain any contaminants. 
D)  Check to see if the herbs in the product have interactions with any drugs you are taking.

Question 6

Explain how atherosclerosis can make hypertension worse.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain how atherosclerosis can make hypertension worse....

Question 7

Which of the following would be considered a risk factor for CVD?

Accepted Answer

A)  total blood cholesterol below 200 mg/dL 
B)  HDL higher than 60 mg/dL 
C)  LDL 160 mg/dL or higher 
D)  triglycerides less than 150 mg/dL 
A)  total blood cholesterol below 200 mg/dL 
B)  HDL higher than 60 mg/dL 
C)  LDL 160 mg/dL or higher 
D)  triglycerides less than 150 mg/dL

Question 8

Which of the following would be a good suggestion for making small changes in your diet for better health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spread margarine instead of butter on your toast for breakfast. 
B)  Instead of a snack of potato chips and sour cream dip eat carrot sticks and hummus. 
C)  Purchase only foods labeled "no trans fats" to be guaranteed they are low in fat. 
D)  Select chicken nuggets instead of a hamburger at a fast-food restaurant. 
A)  Spread margarine instead of butter on your toast for breakfast. 
B)  Instead of a snack of potato chips and sour cream dip eat carrot sticks and hummus. 
C)  Purchase only foods labeled "no trans fats" to be guaranteed they are low in fat. 
D)  Select chicken nuggets instead of a hamburger at a fast-food restaurant.

Question 9

A 58-year-old woman with hypertension and elevated LDL blood levels is complaining that she suddenly is feeling very tired, dizzy, and weak. What would you advise her to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  lie down and rest for a short time until she feels better 
B)  eat a light snack to help relieve her nausea 
C)  see her doctor as soon as she is able to get an appointment to have her lungs checked 
D)  go with you to the emergency room because she may be having a heart attack 
A)  lie down and rest for a short time until she feels better 
B)  eat a light snack to help relieve her nausea 
C)  see her doctor as soon as she is able to get an appointment to have her lungs checked 
D)  go with you to the emergency room because she may be having a heart attack

Question 10

Effects of malnutrition on the body's defense system include:

Accepted Answer

A)  the skin becomes thinner with less connective tissue. 
B)  antibodies and immune cell numbers are reduced. 
C)  immune system organs increase in size. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  the skin becomes thinner with less connective tissue. 
B)  antibodies and immune cell numbers are reduced. 
C)  immune system organs increase in size. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 11

The technique that allows identification of inherited disease tendencies by comparing patterns of gene expression is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  nutritional genomics. 
B)  epigenetics. 
C)  DNA microarray technology. 
D)  genetic information nondiscrimination. 
A)  nutritional genomics. 
B)  epigenetics. 
C)  DNA microarray technology. 
D)  genetic information nondiscrimination.

Question 12

Salt-sensitive individuals are likely to include:

Accepted Answer

A)  African Americans. 
B)  those who are less than 50 years of age. 
C)  those who have diabetes. 
D)  a and c 
E)  b and c 
A)  African Americans. 
B)  those who are less than 50 years of age. 
C)  those who have diabetes. 
D)  a and c 
E)  b and c

Question 13

Joe's doctor tells him his CVD risk is low when tests reveal Joe's:

Accepted Answer

A)  LDL cholesterol is 150 mg/dL. 
B)  diastolic blood pressure is 80 mm Hg. 
C)  HDL cholesterol is 25 mg/dL. 
D)  blood cholesterol is 240 mg/dL. 
A)  LDL cholesterol is 150 mg/dL. 
B)  diastolic blood pressure is 80 mm Hg. 
C)  HDL cholesterol is 25 mg/dL. 
D)  blood cholesterol is 240 mg/dL.

Question 14

The DASH diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.
Controversy 11 True/False Items

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The role of inflammation in the development of atherosclerosis includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  damage to the cells lining the arteries by factors such as high HDL cholesterol. 
B)  white blood cells being sent to the site by the immune system to try to repair the damage. 
C)  production of foam cells that help to capture and remove LDL from the artery wall. 
D)  proliferation of muscle cells of the artery wall, which repair the site. 
A)  damage to the cells lining the arteries by factors such as high HDL cholesterol. 
B)  white blood cells being sent to the site by the immune system to try to repair the damage. 
C)  production of foam cells that help to capture and remove LDL from the artery wall. 
D)  proliferation of muscle cells of the artery wall, which repair the site.

Question 16

Major actions in the arteries that lead to heart attack and stroke include:

Accepted Answer

A)  formation of plaques leading to inflammation from a diet high in saturated fat. 
B)  response to arterial damage by formation of blood clots that can break loose. 
C)  formation of an embolus from eating too high a level of eicosanoids found in fatty fish. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c
Controversy 11 Multiple-Choice Items 
A)  formation of plaques leading to inflammation from a diet high in saturated fat. 
B)  response to arterial damage by formation of blood clots that can break loose. 
C)  formation of an embolus from eating too high a level of eicosanoids found in fatty fish. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c
Controversy 11 Multiple-Choice Items

Question 17

Which of the following is associated with a reduced risk of CVD?

Accepted Answer

A)  high HDL 
B)  high total cholesterol 
C)  high LDL 
D)  high triglycerides 
A)  high HDL 
B)  high total cholesterol 
C)  high LDL 
D)  high triglycerides

Question 18

A 45-year-old man who is overweight and has several family members with heart disease is concerned about developing it. Which risk factor does he have the ability to improve or change?

Accepted Answer

A)  gender 
B)  family history 
C)  weight 
D)  age 
A)  gender 
B)  family history 
C)  weight 
D)  age

Question 19

The epigenome on the DNA strand:

Accepted Answer

A)  regulates the expression of genes by turning them on or off. 
B)  makes the gene expression more permanent and difficult to change. 
C)  changes the DNA for different functions. 
D)  is active for only one generation. 
A)  regulates the expression of genes by turning them on or off. 
B)  makes the gene expression more permanent and difficult to change. 
C)  changes the DNA for different functions. 
D)  is active for only one generation.

Question 20

Resting blood pressure should ideally be _____ or lower.

Accepted Answer

A)  100 over 70 
B)  110 over 75 
C)  120 over 80 
D)  140 over 90 
A)  100 over 70 
B)  110 over 75 
C)  120 over 80 
D)  140 over 90

Describe what is meant by the metabolic syndrome.

Jeff is a 54-year-old male who is 5' 6" tall, weighs 165 pounds, and has hypertension. The single most effective dietary measure Jeff can take is to:

How would you decide whether certain diet recommendations are especially important to you to decrease your risk of chronic diseases?

Diet and physical activity do not play a significant role in controlling hypertension.

Your uncle is considering taking an herbal medicine to control his hypertension after seeing an add for a product on the Internet. What would you tell him?

Explain how atherosclerosis can make hypertension worse.

Which of the following would be considered a risk factor for CVD?

Which of the following would be a good suggestion for making small changes in your diet for better health?

A 58-year-old woman with hypertension and elevated LDL blood levels is complaining that she suddenly is feeling very tired, dizzy, and weak. What would you advise her to do?

Effects of malnutrition on the body's defense system include:

The technique that allows identification of inherited disease tendencies by comparing patterns of gene expression is known as:

Salt-sensitive individuals are likely to include:

Joe's doctor tells him his CVD risk is low when tests reveal Joe's:

The DASH diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products. Controversy 11 True/False Items

The role of inflammation in the development of atherosclerosis includes:

Major actions in the arteries that lead to heart attack and stroke include:

Which of the following is associated with a reduced risk of CVD?

A 45-year-old man who is overweight and has several family members with heart disease is concerned about developing it. Which risk factor does he have the ability to improve or change?

The epigenome on the DNA strand:

Resting blood pressure should ideally be _____ or lower.

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Describe what is meant by the metabolic syndrome.

Jeff is a 54-year-old male who is 5' 6" tall, weighs 165 pounds, and has hypertension. The single most effective dietary measure Jeff can take is to:

How would you decide whether certain diet recommendations are especially important to you to decrease your risk of chronic diseases?

Diet and physical activity do not play a significant role in controlling hypertension.

Your uncle is considering taking an herbal medicine to control his hypertension after seeing an add for a product on the Internet. What would you tell him?

Explain how atherosclerosis can make hypertension worse.

Which of the following would be considered a risk factor for CVD?

Which of the following would be a good suggestion for making small changes in your diet for better health?

A 58-year-old woman with hypertension and elevated LDL blood levels is complaining that she suddenly is feeling very tired, dizzy, and weak. What would you advise her to do?

Effects of malnutrition on the body's defense system include:

The technique that allows identification of inherited disease tendencies by comparing patterns of gene expression is known as:

Salt-sensitive individuals are likely to include:

Joe's doctor tells him his CVD risk is low when tests reveal Joe's:

The DASH diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products. Controversy 11 True/False Items

The role of inflammation in the development of atherosclerosis includes:

Major actions in the arteries that lead to heart attack and stroke include:

Which of the following is associated with a reduced risk of CVD?

A 45-year-old man who is overweight and has several family members with heart disease is concerned about developing it. Which risk factor does he have the ability to improve or change?

The epigenome on the DNA strand:

Resting blood pressure should ideally be _____ or lower.

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters