Betsy Winslow is a 62-year-old retired school teacher. She is 5'3 tall and weighs 155 pounds. Mrs. Winslow is a member of a walking group that meets three mornings a week. She walks two miles each morning. After experiencing episodes of chest pain and shortness of breath when walking, she made an appointment to see her physician. Her laboratory results are as follows: total cholesterol: 251 mg/dL; HDL cholesterol: 47 mg/dL; LDL cholesterol: 146 mg/dL; triglycerides: 203 mg/dL.
Mrs. Winslow's 24-hour recall reveals the following intake:
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast with butter and jelly, 2 milk
Lunch: Hamburger pizza, salad with Italian dressing, Coke
Snack: 3 chocolate cookies, 2 milk
Dinner: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn on the cob, sweet tea, coconut cake
Snack: Ice cream
How many diet-related major risk factors for coronary heart disease does Mrs. Winslow have?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
Q. 2Severe malnutrition that develops as a consequence of heart failure is called _____.
a. CHF
b. cardiomegaly
c. cardiac cachexia
d. tachycardia
Q. 3A patient who is following a low-sodium diet should avoid:
a. canned fruit.
b. fresh meat.
c. tomato-based products.
d. milk.
Q. 4The DASH diet for a person who needs 2000 kcal/day includes _____ servings from the fruit group per day.
a. < 2
b. 2-3
c. 4-5
d. 7-8
Q. 5You would tell clients who are prescribed the DASH Eating Plan to:
a. choose fruit and unsalted pretzels as snacks.
b. flavor foods with barbecue or soy sauce.
c. avoid nuts and seeds.
d. reduce the amount of fiber consumed.
Q. 6Which of the following increases the effectiveness of the DASH diet?
a. low sodium intake
b. high protein intake
c. supplements of the water-soluble vitamins
d. low potassium intake
Q. 7The DASH diet limits the intake of:
a. fiber.
b. potassium.
c. magnesium.
d. saturated fat.
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