chapter 11 quiz
What is not one of the risk factors for CVD?
high blood HDL
An atherogenic diet is characterized as one that is:
high in saturated fats
In men, aging becomes a significant risk factor for heart disease at age:
45
What is the biggest risk factor for the development of hypertension?
age (WRONG)
Heart disease in women is characterized by:
development at a later age than in men.
Just as a virus causes influenza, a risk factor causes a chronic disease.
false
Which of the following must be given careful attention when feeding the person with AIDS?
food safety
In dietary recommendations to decrease the risk of CVD, trans-fatty acids are classified with ____ fat.
saturated
In general, studies of populations have suggested that low cancer rates correlate with:
high vegetable and whole grain intakes.
To help prevent hypertension, healthy Caucasians less than 51 years old should limit their sodium intake to less than ____ mg per day.
2300
Which food is not an example of a cruciferous vegetable?
GREEN ONIONS
Degenerative conditions are also referred to as chronic diseases.
True
Which of the following holds the key to maintaining the best possible immune system support?
adequate nutrition
Who is most likely to respond sensitively to dietary sodium intake?
african americans
Diet and physical activity do not play a significant role in controlling hypertension.
false
Dietary supplements can trigger extra immune power to fend off dangerous infections in well-fed people.
false
All men and women experience the same types of symptoms when they are having a heart attack.
false
Chronic diseases are the only type of diseases that afflict people in developed countries.
false
Which measurement is associated with a reduced risk of CVD?
high HDL
In addition to calcium, what appears to help prevent and treat hypertension in certain populations?
potassium
The DASH diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.
true
Constituents in foods may be cancer causing, cancer promoting, or protective against cancer.
true
High blood pressure presents no symptoms that you can feel.
true
Metabolic syndrome, with its cluster of factors, raises the risk of CVD.
true
Thirty minutes of brisk walking on at least 5 days a week can improve the odds against heart disease.
true
Wherever dietary fat consists mostly of ____ fats and fish, fruits, and vegetables are eaten in abundance, blood cholesterol and the rate of death from heart disease are low.
unsaturated
Which is considered a risk factor for CVD?
LDL 160 mg/dL or higher
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?
Seek immediate medical care because she may be having a heart attack.
All of the following dietary factors are protective against CVD except:
a low-carbohydrate diet.
The CDC, American Heart Association, and other groups have collaborated to create a program that encourages people to:
fill half their plate with vegetables and fruits
Alcohol intake in smokers is strongly associated with cancers of the:
head and neck.
Which of the following raises HDL concentration?
physical activity
What is the root cause of most forms of CVD?
plaque formation in the arteries
Individuals with hypertension being treated with certain diuretics should consume foods rich in:
potassium.
To lower LDL cholesterol levels, you would tell someone to:
reduce his or her sodium intake.
Wherever dietary fat consists mostly of ____ fats and fish, fruits, and vegetables are eaten in abundance, blood cholesterol and the rate of death from heart disease are low.
unsaturated
A college student who is on a high-protein weight-loss diet that restricts fruits and vegetables has just become ill from a viral infection in her intestines. What might have made her more susceptible than her roommate who is eating regular meals in the cafeteria?
vitamin C deficiency from no fruits and vegetables, which has affected white blood cell protection
