Which statement about blood pressure is true?
a. When the pressure is at the right level, cells receive nutrients and oxygen and release their wastes.
b. When heart rate and blood volume increase, blood pressure drops.
c. The kidneys can lower blood pressure by retaining water and salt in the body.
d. Constriction of the smaller peripheral arteries will decrease blood pressure.
Q. 2You are interested in controlling your risk of developing CVD. Which strategy would be best?
a. Consume high levels of refined carbohydrates.
b. Start smoking to help prevent weight gain.
c. Use margarine in the place of olive oil.
d. Drink three glasses of red wine each day.
e. Substitute fish for red meat twice a week.
Q. 3Which of the following would be a good suggestion for making small changes in your diet for better health?
a. Spread margarine instead of butter on your toast for breakfast.
b. Instead of a snack of potato chips and sour cream dip eat carrot sticks and hummus.
c. Purchase only foods labeled no trans fats to be guaranteed they are low in fat.
d. Select chicken nuggets instead of a hamburger at a fast-food restaurant.
e. Choose grilled meats instead of smoked meats.
Q. 4Which is the best meal to help reduce LDL cholesterol levels in the blood?
a. grilled salmon, wild rice, steamed broccoli, whole-wheat roll
b. roast chicken, sweet potatoes, green peas, biscuit
c. pinto beans and ham, corn on the cob with margarine, cornbread
d. roast beef, mashed potatoes, tossed salad with ranch dressing, sourdough bread
e. fried fish, rice, ice cream
Q. 5Jack's physician has placed him on a diet recommended to control his blood cholesterol. In order to follow this plan, Jack would:
a. consume 300 mg cholesterol per day.
b. limit sodium intake to 2400 mg per day.
c. consume 40 of calories as monounsaturated fats.
d. consume no more than 5 to 6 of calories as saturated fat.
e. replace soluble fiber with insoluble fiber.
Q. 6What is a good strategy to minimize your risks of CVD?
a. Choose full-fat dairy products and tropical oils.
b. Deep-fry all of your vegetables.
c. Consume on or two servings of fatty meats each day.
d. Season all your vegetables with solid fats and salt.
e. Choose more fruits and whole grains.
Q. 7Which strategy would help improve your blood lipid profile?
a. Consume oats, barley, and legumes.
b. Limit foods with polyunsaturated fatty acids.
c. Eliminate eggs from your diet.
d. Replace fats in your diet with sugars.
e. Maintain energy balance if obese.