Which of the following risk factors for CVD is non-modifiable?
1.Cigarette smoking
2.High blood pressure
3.Physical inactivity
4.Age
5.Low blood HDL cholesterol
Q. 2Plaque leads to reduced blood flow, high blood pressure, and increased risk of _____ and _____.
1.thrombosis; cardiovascular disease
2.strokes; heart attacks
3.atherosclerosis; hypertension
4.atherosclerosis; thrombosis
5.atherosclerosis; cardiovascular disease
Q. 3Among the following, the form of starch that is most easily digested in the body is:
a. cooked beans.
b. oatmeal.
c. barley.
d. white flour.
e. oat bran.
Q. 4Which of the following statements is false?
1.The heart is one of the most regenerative organs of the body.
2.Symptoms of a heart attack for women include fatigue, dizziness, or weakness.
3.CVD is a disease of the heart and blood vessels.
4.All these statements are false.
Q. 5Digestion of most starch begins in the:
a. mouth.
b. esophagus.
c. stomach.
d. small intestine.
e. colon.
Q. 6The most prevalent degenerative diseases are multi-factorial. This means that _____.
1.the diseases are always fatal
2.the diseases can be cured if caught in time
3.environmental factors are involved
4.poor nutrition and lifestyle choices are involved
5.more than one thing contributes to the disease
Q. 7Why might a very high-fiber diet be harmful for malnourished people, the elderly, and young vegan children?
a. Low fluid intakes among these groups increase risk of intestinal blockage.
b. High iron and zinc intakes among these groups lead to chelation interactions.
c. The small amounts of food consumed among these groups can result in inadequate energy or nutrient intakes.
d. Risk of hypoglycemia is higher among these groups
e. Risk of heart disease is higher among these group.
Q. 8About how many deaths per 100,000 are related to both diet AND lifestyle factors?
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