Nutrition Test 4 Pt. 2

Of the 10 leading causes of death, how many are directly related to nutrition?

4 (CVD, Cancer, Stroke, & Diabetes).

A desirable HDL Cholesterol is what amount?

60 or higher mg/dl.

If the following, which should be the first action taken to lower cholesterol?

Achieving and maintaining an appropriate body weight.

A substance that causes cancer is called what?

A carcinogen.

How does obesity increase the risk for hypertension?

Altered kidney function.

The disease that accounts for the deaths of U.S. women is what?

Cardiovascular disease (Coronary).

The obstruction of a blood vessel caused by the breaking away of an arterial plaque is called what?

Embolism.

Most people with Type 2 Diabetes have what?

Excessive body fat.

What dietary component is thought to be protective against certain types of cancer?

Fiber.

In the development of plaque, what is thought to be responsible for the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol in the inflammatory phase?

Free radicals.

Which of the following is classified as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

High C-Reactive Protein.

The most common form of cardiovascular disease is what?

Coronary Heart Disease.

Which risk factor for chronic diseases can be modified and improved by diet?

Low HDL level.

In which condition is the pancreas unable to produce insulin?

Type 1 Diabetes.

Which of the following statements describe lifestyle modifications to treat high blood pressure?

Sodium needs to be reduced to 1500 mg for people over the age of 51.

What is believed to be the primary cause of Type 1 Diabetes?

Defection of the immune system.

A person who produces enough insulin but whose cells shows a suboptimal response to it, is called what?

Insulin resistance.

What cholesterol carrier is the greatest concern in atherosclerosis?

LDL.

What is prehypertension?

Slightly high blood pressure.