An important feature of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan is:
a. reducing intake of saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol.
b. eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products.
c. reducing respiratory quotient (RQ) by increasing fat and decreasing carbohydrate.
d. increasing soluble fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
Q. 2In the United States, the incidence of stroke is highest among:
a. whites.
b. American Indians.
c. Asians.
d. African Americans.
Q. 3Congestive heart failure affects the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone mechanism so that:
a. excess fluid is excreted from the body.
b. excess sodium is excreted from the body.
c. fluids are retained by the body.
d. cardiac workload is reduced.
Q. 4Nutrition therapy for clients who have congestive heart failure focuses on restriction of dietary intake of:
a. potassium.
b. sodium.
c. cholesterol.
d. saturated fat.
Q. 5If a patient who has just had a myocardial infarction has hypertension, his or her recommended diet would be:
a. low in sodium.
b. high in fiber.
c. soft texture.
d. low in saturated fat.
Q. 6Congestive heart failure can lead to an imbalance in:
a. pancreatic enzymes.
b. cholesterol.
c. fluids and electrolytes.
d. lipoproteins.
Q. 7The stimulus for the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone mechanism is:
a. edema.
b. decreased renal blood pressure.
c. pituitary hormones.
d. excess sodium in the extracellular fluid.
Q. 8A localized area of dead tissue is called a(n):
a. atheroma.
b. infarct.
c. embolus.
d. thrombus.