PED ch. 10 study questions

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

a cold and fever

________ results in the death of brain cells

a stroke

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

abdomen

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

angina pectoris

What is the daily requirement of sodium for most people?

1500 mg or 1.5 g

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

3 or more days per week

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

Call 911 or local emergency medical service.

Which US population group has the highest risk of hypertension?

african americans

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

age

Stroke is due to a blockage of

blood flow to the brain

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

coronary heart disease (CHD

Which of the following is not considered a cardiovascular disease

diabetes

What is arteriosclerosis?

group of diseases that narrows the arteries

The number-one cause of death globally is

heart/ cardiovasular disease

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

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

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

three

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

true