Nutrition for Human Development Quiz 15
The most common form of cardiovascular disease is
coronary heart disease.
Which of the following is a feature of warfarin use and vitamin K utilization?
Dietary vitamin K intake determines the amount of warfarin prescribed.
Which of the following describes the actions of a carcinogen?
Initiates cancer
How does obesity increase the risk for developing hypertension?
Obesity is associated with altered kidney function and fluid retention leading to higher blood pressure.
Which of the following foods seems to relieve rheumatoid arthritis in some people?
Olive oil
The ballooning out of an artery wall at a point where it has been weakened by deterioration is called a(n)
aneurysm.
The immune system treats foreign substances such as bacteria and toxins as
antigens.
Peripheral resistance is the resistance blood encounters in the
arterioles.
Which of the following would be the most effective substitute for fresh milk for the elderly person living alone?
UHT milk
In people who practice energy restriction to prolong life, hunger becomes persistent when kcal intake first drops by what percentage?
30
The lifetime percent risk of developing hypertension later in life when the blood pressure is normal at age 55 is
90
Which of the following statements describes lifestyle modifications suggested to treat high blood pressure?
Sodium intake should be reduced to 1500 mg among persons who are 51 and older.
Which of the following is considered a desirable blood level for triglycerides?
< 150
What is thought to be the most important nutrition concern for people with Alzheimer's disease?
Maintenance of appropriate body weight
Which of the following is a feature of elderly people and water metabolism?
They may not feel thirsty or recognize dryness of the mouth.
