To help prevent hypertension, healthy Caucasians less than 51 years old should limit their sodium ...

To help prevent hypertension, healthy Caucasians less than 51 years old should limit their sodium intake to less than ____ mg per day.
a. 2000
b. 1500
c. 2300
d. 2600
e. 3000

Q. 2

Individuals with hypertension being treated with certain diuretics should consume foods rich in:
a. calcium.
b. magnesium.
c. potassium.
d. folate.
e. vitamin D.

Q. 3

In addition to calcium, what appears to help prevent and treat hypertension in certain populations?
a. niacin
b. vitamin B12
c. folate
d. potassium
e. iron

Q. 4

Who is most likely to respond sensitively to dietary sodium intake?
a. women
b. those who are less than 50 years of age
c. those who have asthma
d. African Americans
e. Caucasians

Q. 5

What is the biggest risk factor for the development of hypertension?
a. dietary supplement intake
b. gender
c. low BMI
d. muscle strength
e. age

Q. 6

Resting blood pressure should ideally be ____ or lower.
a. 100 over 70
b. 110 over 75
c. 120 over 80
d. 140 over 90
e. 120 over 100

Q. 7

In dietary recommendations to decrease the risk of CVD, trans-fatty acids are classified with ____ fat.
a. saturated
b. polyunsaturated
c. unsaturated
d. monounsaturated
e. liquid

Q. 8

All of the following dietary factors are protective against CVD except:
a. omega-3 fatty acids.
b. a low-carbohydrate diet.
c. legumes.
d. fish oils.
e. fruits and vegetables.

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