quizlet 18 diet and health

Which of the following is not among the recommendations by health professionals to treat hypertension? Decrease intake of dairy products to avoid sodium Eat foods high in potassium If overweight, reduce weight Increase fiber intake

Decrease intake of dairy products to avoid sodium

The DASH diet is actually the acronym for Diabetes And Sodium Hyperglycemia. Dramatic Alternatives to Solving HIV. Disorders-Associated Severe Hyperlipidemia Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension

Which of the following may be classified as a risk factor for coronary heart disease? BMI of 26 High HDL-cholesterol levels High C-reactive protein levels Low LDL-cholesterol levels

High C-reactive protein levels

What blood cholesterol carrier is of greatest concern in atherosclerosis? VLDK HDL HDK LDL

LDL

Which of the following leading causes of death in the United States does notbear a relationship to diet? Cancer Pneumonia and influenza Diabetes mellitus Heart disease

Pneumonia and influenza

Which of the following foods is known to contain abundant amounts of phytonutrients that protect against cancers of the esophagus and endometrium? Cruciferous vegetables Fermented dairy foods Lycopene-rich vegetables Allium-rich vegetables

Cruciferous vegetables

To lower a high blood cholesterol level, all of the following are recommended except decrease the carbohydrate intake to <50% of total energy. consume 2 servings/week of fish. lower the saturated fat intake to ≤7% total energy. consume 300 mg or less of cholesterol per day.

decrease the carbohydrate intake to <50% of total energy.

Which of the following is not one of the factors that would lead a person with high blood pressure to develop the metabolic syndrome? Abdominal obesity High blood triglycerides Insulin resistance Diuretic use

diuretic use

Which of the following is known to speed up the passage of substances through the large intestine, thereby decreasing exposure time to carcinogens? Fiber Omega-3 fats Refined starches Milk

fiber

Risk factors for coronary heart disease that can be minimized by behavioral change include all of the following except Correct! heredity. stress. smoking. hypertension.

heredity

.A person who produces a normal amount of insulin but whose cells show suboptimal response is said to be hypoglycemia pancreatic beta-cell deficient. polydipsia. insulin resistant.

insulin resistant

Being obese is known to increase the probabilities of contracting all of the following diseases except kwashiorkor. cancer. hypertension. diabetes.

kwashiorkor

The excessive thirst common in diabetes is known as hyperhydration hydration. polyuresis polydipsia

polydipsia

People who use diuretics are most at risk of developing imbalances of sodium. calcium. potassium. phosphate.

potassium

Which of the following affects the immune system the most? protein deficiencies carbohydrate imbalances fat deficiencies

protein deficiencies

What is C- reactive protein? an inflammation protein that is predictive of heart attack a type of plaque that builds up in the arteries a type of immune cell a clot that is blocking blood flow in the heart

an inflammation protein that is predictive of heart attack

In which of the following conditions would the pancreas be unable to synthesize insulin? Type 2 diabetes mellitus Adult-onset diabetes mellitus Hyperglycemia Type 1 diabetes mellitus

type 1 diabetes

What disease accounts for the majority of deaths in U.S. women? Coronary heart disease Diabetes Breast cancer Lung cancer

coronary heart disease

All of the following are among the symptoms of diabetes except polyphagia. polydipsia. polyuria. swollen lymph nodes

swollen lymph nodes

Diets rich in fiber, phytochemicals, and the antioxidant nutrients (beta-carotene, Vitamin C and Vitamin E) help protect against chronic diseases. False true

true