Question 1

Hypertension is a condition that often

Accepted Answer

A)  mimics other inflammatory conditions. 
B)  has no symptoms. 
C)  limits your ability to process sodium. 
D)  decreases blood cholesterol levels. 
A)  mimics other inflammatory conditions. 
B)  has no symptoms. 
C)  limits your ability to process sodium. 
D)  decreases blood cholesterol levels.

Question 2

Minimizing your intake of unsaturated fatty acids as much as possible will lower your risk of heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A desirable total blood cholesterol level, associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease, is less than

Accepted Answer

A)  40 mg/dl. 
B)  100 mg/dl. 
C)  200 mg/dl. 
D)  300 mg/dl. 
A)  40 mg/dl. 
B)  100 mg/dl. 
C)  200 mg/dl. 
D)  300 mg/dl.

Question 4

What lifestyle changes can a person take to improve his or her blood lipid profile?

Accepted Answer

A)  lower intake of saturated fat and trans fat 
B)  decrease intake of soluble fiber 
C)  maintain lower-than-normal body weight 
D)  decrease amount of physical activity 
A)  lower intake of saturated fat and trans fat 
B)  decrease intake of soluble fiber 
C)  maintain lower-than-normal body weight 
D)  decrease amount of physical activity

Question 5

Hypertension contributes to both coronary heart disease and stroke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Hypertension is a condition that often

Minimizing your intake of unsaturated fatty acids as much as possible will lower your risk of heart disease.

A desirable total blood cholesterol level, associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease, is less than

What lifestyle changes can a person take to improve his or her blood lipid profile?

Hypertension contributes to both coronary heart disease and stroke.

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Exam 18: cardiovascular Disease

Hypertension is a condition that often

Minimizing your intake of unsaturated fatty acids as much as possible will lower your risk of heart disease.

A desirable total blood cholesterol level, associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease, is less than

What lifestyle changes can a person take to improve his or her blood lipid profile?

Hypertension contributes to both coronary heart disease and stroke.

The Role of Nutrition in Our 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 Involved in Antioxidant Function

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism and Blood Health

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Food Safety and Technology: Impact on Consumers

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

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood to Late Adulthood

alcohol

cancer

diabetes

dietary Supplements: Necessity or Waste

disordered Eating

disorders Related to Specific Foods

the Fetal Environment: a Lasting Impression

fluid Imbalance

global Nutrition

obesity

osteoporosis

phytochemicals

searching for the Fountain of Youth

vitamins and Minerals: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

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