Chapter 11 Nutrition

Which of the following is NOT one of the risk factors for CVD?

high blood HDL

Resting blood pressure should ideally be___ or lower

120 over 80

According to recommendations for reducing CVD risk, saturated fat should provided no more than____ percent total calories

7

Which of the following holds the key to maintaining the best immune system support?

adequate nutrition

Laboratory studies suggest that diets high in___ seem to promote cancer

calories

Major actions in the arteries that lead to heart attack and stroke include

formation of plaques leading to inflammation from a diet high in saturated fat AND response to arterial damage by formation of blood clots that can break loose

What is the role of plaque formation in the arteries during heart disease development?

it can be narrow passages in arteries and reduce blood flow to the heart

A main difference between a person contracting an infectious disease and a chronic disease is:

some infections disease can be cured with medications but chronic disease cannot

For CVD prevention, trans fat in the diet should account for less than_____ percent of calories

1

Which of the following would be considered a risk factor for CVD?

LDL 190 gm/dl or higher

You are interested in controlling your risk of developing CVD. Which of the following would you do?

consume high levels of complex carbohydrates and fiber AND substitute fish for red meat twice a week

To help control blood cholesterol you would:

consume oats, barely, and legumes AND eliminate eggs from your diet

A 58 year old woman with hypertension and elevated LDL blood levels is complaining that suddenly is feeling very tired, dizzy, and weak. What would you advise her to do?

go with you to the emergency room because she may be having a heart attack

Which is the best meal to reduce LDL cholesterol levels in the blood?

grilled salmon, wild rice, steamed broccoli, whole wheat roll

Examples of cruciferous vegetable include:

turnips AND broccoli

Which of the following appears to help prevent and treat hypertension in certain populations?

magnesium AND potassium

Individuals with hypertension being treated with certain diuretics should consume foods rich in:

potassium

Jeff is a 54 year old male who is 5'6 tall, weigh 165 pounds, and has hypertension. The single most effective dietary measure Jeff can take is to

reduce weight

Effects of malnutrition on the body's defense system include:

the skin becomes thinner with less connective tissue AND antibodies and immune cell numbers are reduced

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

Which of the following raises HDL concentration?

weight loss AND physical activity

The role of inflammation in the development of atherosclerosis includes

white blood cells being sent to the site by the immune system to try to repair the damage