Which 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. 2In men, aging becomes a significant risk factor for heart disease at age:
a. 30.
b. 35.
c. 40.
d. 45.
e. 55.
Q. 3What is not one of the risk factors for CVD?
a. diabetes
b. hypertension
c. high blood LDL
d. high blood HDL
e. obesity
Q. 4Heart 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. 5What 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. 6Which 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. 7Which 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
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