quizlet 18 diet and health
Which of the following is not among the recommendations by health professionals to treat hypertension? Decrease intake of dairy products to avoid sodium Eat foods high in potassium If overweight, reduce weight Increase fiber intake
Decrease intake of dairy products to avoid sodium
The DASH diet is actually the acronym for Diabetes And Sodium Hyperglycemia. Dramatic Alternatives to Solving HIV. Disorders-Associated Severe Hyperlipidemia Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
Which of the following may be classified as a risk factor for coronary heart disease? BMI of 26 High HDL-cholesterol levels High C-reactive protein levels Low LDL-cholesterol levels
High C-reactive protein levels
What blood cholesterol carrier is of greatest concern in atherosclerosis? VLDK HDL HDK LDL
LDL
Which of the following leading causes of death in the United States does notbear a relationship to diet? Cancer Pneumonia and influenza Diabetes mellitus Heart disease
Pneumonia and influenza
Which of the following foods is known to contain abundant amounts of phytonutrients that protect against cancers of the esophagus and endometrium? Cruciferous vegetables Fermented dairy foods Lycopene-rich vegetables Allium-rich vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables
To lower a high blood cholesterol level, all of the following are recommended except decrease the carbohydrate intake to <50% of total energy. consume 2 servings/week of fish. lower the saturated fat intake to ≤7% total energy. consume 300 mg or less of cholesterol per day.
decrease the carbohydrate intake to <50% of total energy.
Which of the following is not one of the factors that would lead a person with high blood pressure to develop the metabolic syndrome? Abdominal obesity High blood triglycerides Insulin resistance Diuretic use
diuretic use
Which of the following is known to speed up the passage of substances through the large intestine, thereby decreasing exposure time to carcinogens? Fiber Omega-3 fats Refined starches Milk
fiber
Risk factors for coronary heart disease that can be minimized by behavioral change include all of the following except Correct! heredity. stress. smoking. hypertension.
heredity
.A person who produces a normal amount of insulin but whose cells show suboptimal response is said to be hypoglycemia pancreatic beta-cell deficient. polydipsia. insulin resistant.
insulin resistant
Being obese is known to increase the probabilities of contracting all of the following diseases except kwashiorkor. cancer. hypertension. diabetes.
kwashiorkor
The excessive thirst common in diabetes is known as hyperhydration hydration. polyuresis polydipsia
polydipsia
People who use diuretics are most at risk of developing imbalances of sodium. calcium. potassium. phosphate.
potassium
Which of the following affects the immune system the most? protein deficiencies carbohydrate imbalances fat deficiencies
protein deficiencies
What is C- reactive protein? an inflammation protein that is predictive of heart attack a type of plaque that builds up in the arteries a type of immune cell a clot that is blocking blood flow in the heart
an inflammation protein that is predictive of heart attack
In which of the following conditions would the pancreas be unable to synthesize insulin? Type 2 diabetes mellitus Adult-onset diabetes mellitus Hyperglycemia Type 1 diabetes mellitus
type 1 diabetes
What disease accounts for the majority of deaths in U.S. women? Coronary heart disease Diabetes Breast cancer Lung cancer
coronary heart disease
All of the following are among the symptoms of diabetes except polyphagia. polydipsia. polyuria. swollen lymph nodes
swollen lymph nodes
Diets rich in fiber, phytochemicals, and the antioxidant nutrients (beta-carotene, Vitamin C and Vitamin E) help protect against chronic diseases. False true
true