Chapter 10- PED103

Which area of fat storage in the body is associated with an increased risk of CHD?

abdomen

What is arteriosclerosis?

hardening or thickening of the arterial walls

What is the recommended minimum level of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise to reduce the risk of CHD?

30mins/5 days a week

Which of the following major risk factors for cardiovascular disease cannot be modified by behavior?

Age

What is the daily requirement of sodium for most people?

1500 mg/day

The American Heart Association estimates that approximately one in ________ people suffers from hypertension.

3

Which US population group has the highest risk of hypertension?

African American

Chest pain due to a reduction in blood flow to the heart is called

Angina pectoris

If you experience heart attack symptoms for two minutes or more, what should you do?

Call 911

Which of the following is not a common sign of a heart attack?

Chills and Fever

Alejandro had his cholesterol checked recently. His results showed a total blood cholesterol concentration of 260 mg/dL. Based on these results, what is his risk of developing CHD?

High risk

________ results in the death of brain cells.

Stroke

Low-income individuals are more likely to be obese and to experience heart disease than are higher-income individuals.

True

Stroke is due to a blockage of

blood flow to the brain (coronary artery)

The number-one cause of death globally is

cardiovascular disease

When the vessels that supply the heart are blocked due to plaque, the condition is termed

coronary artery disease

Regular exercise has been shown to improve blood ________ profiles in most people.

lipid

A diet that restricts ________ and cholesterol is recommended for prevention of heart disease.

saturated fats

A healthy diet that reduces ________ intake can help lower blood pressure.

sodium