Which measurement is associated with a reduced risk of CVD?
a. high HDL
b. high total cholesterol
c. high LDL
d. high triglycerides
e. systolic blood pressure of 160 mm Hg
Q. 2Which is considered a risk factor for CVD?
a. total blood cholesterol below 200 mg/dL
b. HDL higher than 60 mg/dL
c. LDL 160 mg/dL or higher
d. triglycerides less than 150 mg/dL
e. BMI of 19
Q. 3In men, aging becomes a significant risk factor for heart disease at age:
a. 30.
b. 35.
c. 40.
d. 45.
e. 55.
Q. 4What is not one of the risk factors for CVD?
a. diabetes
b. hypertension
c. high blood LDL
d. high blood HDL
e. obesity
Q. 5Heart disease in women is characterized by:
a. development at a later age than in men.
b. a much lower death rate than other chronic diseases.
c. the same symptoms of heart attack as in men.
d. a better heart muscle recovery than in men.
e. development before the onset of menopause.
Q. 6What is one effects of malnutrition on the body's defense system?
a. The skin becomes thicker with more connective tissue.
b. Antibodies and immune cell numbers are increased.
c. Physical barriers to invasion by microbes are increased.
d. Immune system organs decrease in size.
e. The skin's sensitivity reaction to antigens is more rapid.
Q. 7Which of the following must be given careful attention when feeding the person with AIDS?
a. soft foods
b. small, frequent snacks
c. food safety
d. USDA Food Patterns recommendations
e. food security
Q. 8Which of the following holds the key to maintaining the best possible immune system support?
a. nutrient supplements
b. herbal remedies
c. phytochemicals
d. adequate nutrition
e. a high-protein diet
Q. 9Fraud is a problem in the genetic-testing marketplace today, particularly as it relates to nutrition.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 10It is now the standard practice for health care providers to tailor a person's treatment to prevent or minimize disease based on their identified genetic profile.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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