Question 1

The use of vitamin B12,folic acid,vitamin C,and vitamin E supplements reduces the risk of heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Heart disease is a progressive disease that may begin in childhood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Health problems due to atherosclerosis in arteries of the heart,brain,_____,and legs are collectively referred to as cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A) neck 
B) abdomen 
C) arms 
D) lungs 
E) liver 
A) neck 
B) abdomen 
C) arms 
D) lungs 
E) liver A

Question 4

Individuals with diabetes should not take statins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

High intake of trans fats increase heart disease risk and remain off the "recommended to consume" list of fats in foods.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Adam recently received some blood test results and was told he was at an increased risk of developing atherosclerosis.He most likely has low levels of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) phospholipids 
B) triglycerides 
C) total cholesterol 
D) LDL cholesterol 
E) HDL cholesterol 
A) phospholipids 
B) triglycerides 
C) total cholesterol 
D) LDL cholesterol 
E) HDL cholesterol

Question 7

Heart disease accounts for one out of every four deaths worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​refined carbohydrates

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate-containing foods that have been processed to remove most or all of the bran coating and germ from the grain 
B) disorders related to plaque buildup in blood vessels in the heart,brain,legs,and other tissues and organs 
C) one of a number of disorders that result when circulation of blood to parts of the heart is inadequate 
D) deposits of cholesterol,other fats,white blood cells,calcium,and cell materials in the lining of the inner wall of arteries 
E) "hardening of the arteries" due to a buildup of plaque
F)"bad cholesterol"
G)layer of cells lining the inside of blood vessels
H)the difference between total cholesterol concentration and HDL cholesterol concentration in blood
I)low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks,months,or years
J)condition in which cell membranes have reduced sensitivity to insulin so that more insulin is needed to transport glucose into cells
K)sugars that are either added during the processing of foods,or are packaged as such
L)"good cholesterol" 
A) carbohydrate-containing foods that have been processed to remove most or all of the bran coating and germ from the grain 
B) disorders related to plaque buildup in blood vessels in the heart,brain,legs,and other tissues and organs 
C) one of a number of disorders that result when circulation of blood to parts of the heart is inadequate 
D) deposits of cholesterol,other fats,white blood cells,calcium,and cell materials in the lining of the inner wall of arteries 
E) "hardening of the arteries" due to a buildup of plaque
F)"bad cholesterol"
G)layer of cells lining the inside of blood vessels
H)the difference between total cholesterol concentration and HDL cholesterol concentration in blood
I)low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks,months,or years
J)condition in which cell membranes have reduced sensitivity to insulin so that more insulin is needed to transport glucose into cells
K)sugars that are either added during the processing of foods,or are packaged as such
L)"good cholesterol"

Question 9

Which measure provides a more accurate assessment of heart disease risk than LDL cholesterol?​

Accepted Answer

A) blood glucose level 
B) blood pressure 
C) total cholesterol 
D) HDL cholesterol 
E) non-HDL cholesterol 
A) blood glucose level 
B) blood pressure 
C) total cholesterol 
D) HDL cholesterol 
E) non-HDL cholesterol

Question 10

Diabetes is not a risk factor for heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Consumption of _____ decreases the risk of sudden death from heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) omega-3 fatty acids 
B) omega-6 fatty acids 
C) vitamin B12 
D) vitamin D 
E) calcium 
A) omega-3 fatty acids 
B) omega-6 fatty acids 
C) vitamin B12 
D) vitamin D 
E) calcium

Question 12

The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee concluded that foods high in saturated fats should be replaced with food sources of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) essential amino acids 
B) carbohydrates 
C) trans fats 
D) polyunsaturated fats 
E) monounsaturated fats 
A) essential amino acids 
B) carbohydrates 
C) trans fats 
D) polyunsaturated fats 
E) monounsaturated fats

Question 13

Obesity,specifically high amounts of visceral fat,is a risk factor for heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​plaque

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate-containing foods that have been processed to remove most or all of the bran coating and germ from the grain 
B) disorders related to plaque buildup in blood vessels in the heart,brain,legs,and other tissues and organs 
C) one of a number of disorders that result when circulation of blood to parts of the heart is inadequate 
D) deposits of cholesterol,other fats,white blood cells,calcium,and cell materials in the lining of the inner wall of arteries 
E) "hardening of the arteries" due to a buildup of plaque
F)"bad cholesterol"
G)layer of cells lining the inside of blood vessels
H)the difference between total cholesterol concentration and HDL cholesterol concentration in blood
I)low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks,months,or years
J)condition in which cell membranes have reduced sensitivity to insulin so that more insulin is needed to transport glucose into cells
K)sugars that are either added during the processing of foods,or are packaged as such
L)"good cholesterol" 
A) carbohydrate-containing foods that have been processed to remove most or all of the bran coating and germ from the grain 
B) disorders related to plaque buildup in blood vessels in the heart,brain,legs,and other tissues and organs 
C) one of a number of disorders that result when circulation of blood to parts of the heart is inadequate 
D) deposits of cholesterol,other fats,white blood cells,calcium,and cell materials in the lining of the inner wall of arteries 
E) "hardening of the arteries" due to a buildup of plaque
F)"bad cholesterol"
G)layer of cells lining the inside of blood vessels
H)the difference between total cholesterol concentration and HDL cholesterol concentration in blood
I)low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks,months,or years
J)condition in which cell membranes have reduced sensitivity to insulin so that more insulin is needed to transport glucose into cells
K)sugars that are either added during the processing of foods,or are packaged as such
L)"good cholesterol"

Question 15

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​added sugars

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate-containing foods that have been processed to remove most or all of the bran coating and germ from the grain 
B) disorders related to plaque buildup in blood vessels in the heart,brain,legs,and other tissues and organs 
C) one of a number of disorders that result when circulation of blood to parts of the heart is inadequate 
D) deposits of cholesterol,other fats,white blood cells,calcium,and cell materials in the lining of the inner wall of arteries 
E) "hardening of the arteries" due to a buildup of plaque
F)"bad cholesterol"
G)layer of cells lining the inside of blood vessels
H)the difference between total cholesterol concentration and HDL cholesterol concentration in blood
I)low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks,months,or years
J)condition in which cell membranes have reduced sensitivity to insulin so that more insulin is needed to transport glucose into cells
K)sugars that are either added during the processing of foods,or are packaged as such
L)"good cholesterol" 
A) carbohydrate-containing foods that have been processed to remove most or all of the bran coating and germ from the grain 
B) disorders related to plaque buildup in blood vessels in the heart,brain,legs,and other tissues and organs 
C) one of a number of disorders that result when circulation of blood to parts of the heart is inadequate 
D) deposits of cholesterol,other fats,white blood cells,calcium,and cell materials in the lining of the inner wall of arteries 
E) "hardening of the arteries" due to a buildup of plaque
F)"bad cholesterol"
G)layer of cells lining the inside of blood vessels
H)the difference between total cholesterol concentration and HDL cholesterol concentration in blood
I)low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks,months,or years
J)condition in which cell membranes have reduced sensitivity to insulin so that more insulin is needed to transport glucose into cells
K)sugars that are either added during the processing of foods,or are packaged as such
L)"good cholesterol"

Question 16

HDL cholesterol _____.

Accepted Answer

A) increases blood pressure 
B) is associated with better triglyceride levels 
C) is composed primarily of phospholipids 
D) helps remove cholesterol from the blood 
E) can be oxidized into reactive plaque-forming particles 
A) increases blood pressure 
B) is associated with better triglyceride levels 
C) is composed primarily of phospholipids 
D) helps remove cholesterol from the blood 
E) can be oxidized into reactive plaque-forming particles

Question 17

HDL cholesterol_____.​

Accepted Answer

A) is associated with the development of angina 
B) helps prevent inflammation in plaque 
C) is associated with the development of diabetes 
D) is composed primarily of cholesterol 
E) is composed primarily of triglycerides 
A) is associated with the development of angina 
B) helps prevent inflammation in plaque 
C) is associated with the development of diabetes 
D) is composed primarily of cholesterol 
E) is composed primarily of triglycerides

Question 18

HDL speeds repair of the endothelial lining.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Regarding symptoms associated with heart disease women are more likely than men to perceive pain in the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) neck 
B) throat 
C) legs 
D) neck and throat 
E) neck and legs 
A) neck 
B) throat 
C) legs 
D) neck and throat 
E) neck and legs

Question 20

The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee concluded that _____ have "a neutral" effect on heart disease risk.

Accepted Answer

A) trans fats 
B) saturated fats 
C) monounsaturated fats 
D) polyunsaturated fats 
E) added sugars 
A) trans fats 
B) saturated fats 
C) monounsaturated fats 
D) polyunsaturated fats 
E) added sugars

Exam 19: Nutrition and Heart Disease

The use of vitamin B12,folic acid,vitamin C,and vitamin E supplements reduces the risk of heart disease.

Heart disease is a progressive disease that may begin in childhood.

Health problems due to atherosclerosis in arteries of the heart,brain,_____,and legs are collectively referred to as cardiovascular disease.

Individuals with diabetes should not take statins.

High intake of trans fats increase heart disease risk and remain off the "recommended to consume" list of fats in foods.​

Adam recently received some blood test results and was told he was at an increased risk of developing atherosclerosis.He most likely has low levels of _____.

Heart disease accounts for one out of every four deaths worldwide.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​refined carbohydrates

Which measure provides a more accurate assessment of heart disease risk than LDL cholesterol?​

Diabetes is not a risk factor for heart disease.

Consumption of _____ decreases the risk of sudden death from heart disease.

The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee concluded that foods high in saturated fats should be replaced with food sources of _____.

Obesity,specifically high amounts of visceral fat,is a risk factor for heart disease.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​plaque

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​added sugars

HDL cholesterol _____.

HDL cholesterol_____.​

HDL speeds repair of the endothelial lining.

Regarding symptoms associated with heart disease women are more likely than men to perceive pain in the _____.

The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee concluded that _____ have "a neutral" effect on heart disease risk.

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The Inside Story about Nutrition and Health

Ways of Knowing about Nutrition

Understanding Food and Nutrition Labels

Nutrition, Attitudes, and Behavior

Healthy Diets: the Dietary Guidelines: MyPlate: and More

How the Body Uses Food: Digestion and Absorption

Calories: Food: Energy: and Energy Balance

Obesity to Underweight: The Highs and Lows of Weight Status

Weight Control: The Myths and Realities

Disordered Eating:Anorexia Nervosa: Bulimia: and Pica

Useful Facts about Sugars: Starches: and Fiber

Diabetes Now

Alcohol: The Positives and Negatives

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vegetarian Diets

Food Allergies and Intolerances

Fats and Cholesterol in Health

Vitamins and Your Health

Phytochemicals

Diet and Cancer

Good Things to Know About Minerals

Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods

Water Is an Essential Nutrient

Nutrition:Gene Interactions in Health and Disease

Nutrition and Physical Fitness for Everyone

Nutrition and Physical Performance

Good Nutrition for Life: Pregnancy: Breastfeeding: and Intimacy

Nutriton for Growing Years: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition and Health Maintenance for Adults of All Ages

The Multiple Dimensions of Food Safety

Aspects of Global Nutrition

Filters

High intake of trans fats increase heart disease risk and remain off the "recommended to consume" list of fats in foods.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -refined carbohydrates

Which measure provides a more accurate assessment of heart disease risk than LDL cholesterol?

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -plaque

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -added sugars

HDL cholesterol_____.