Chapter 11 Quiz

Having a risk factor for a disease means that a person will certainly develop that disease. True or False

False

Herbal supplements are well-regulated in the US. True or False

False

In general, population studies suggest that low cancer rates correlate with A) high red meat intakes. B) high iron intakes. C) low folate intakes, D) high vegetable and whole grain intakes.

(a and b) High vegetable & whole grain intakes

To help prevent hypertension, healthy people less than 51 years old should limit sodium intake to less than ________ mg/day. A) 800 B) 1200 C) 2300 D) 5000

C) 2300

Which of the following would be a good way to add more fruits and vegetables to your diet? A) add ketchup to fries instead of salt B) eat a fruit roll-up for snack C) snack on baby carrots D) drink a glass of Sunny D every day

C) snack on baby carrots

A 52 year old female is obese and has several family member with diabetes and she is concerned about developing diabetes. Which risk factor does she have the ability to improve or change? A) age B) gender C) family history D) weight

D) weight

Men and women experience the same type of symptoms when they are having a heart attack. True or False

False

The DASH diet is designed for athletes who compete in sprinting events. T/F

False???

Infectious diseases are caused by A) bacteria. B) viruses. C) parasites. D) all of the above.

D

A chronic state of inflammation can be harmful to the tissues. T/F

True

Metabolic syndrome, with its cluster of medical conditions, raises the risk of CVD. True or False

True

Obesity is a risk factor for certain cancers such a colon, breast, endometrial, pancreas and kidney cancers. True or False

True

When calorie intakes rise, cancer rates also increase. True or False

True

Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease? A) diabetes B) high HDL levels C) low LDL levels D) low blood pressure

A) diabetes

Metabolic syndrome greatly increases a person's risk of developing A) hypertension. B) CVD. C) cancer. D) infectious disease.

B) CVD.

An atherogenic diet is characterized by increased amounts of all of the following except A) cholesterol. B) trans fat. C) fiber. D) saturated fat.

C) fiber.

What is NOT one of the risk factors for CVD? A) diabetes B) high LDL level C) high HDL level D) obesity

C) high HDL level

Which is a risk factor for developing CVD? A) total cholesterol less than 200 mg/dL. B) HDL higher than 60 mg/dL. C) triglycerides less than 160 mg/dL. D) LDL over 160 mg/dL.

D) LDL 160 mg/dL or higher

The DASH diet is characterized by A) increased fruits and vegetables. B) increased whole grains. C) decreased sodium. D) all of the above.

D) all of the above.

Which of the following increases HDL levels? A) weight gain B) sugar intake C) fiber intake D) exercise

D) exercise