Diets high in sodium are associated with
A) obesity. B) diabetes mellitus.
C) high blood pressure. D) breast cancer.
Q. 2Which of the following is NOT a benefit of moderate alcohol intake?
A) reduced risk of abnormal clot formation
B) improved appetite in the elderly
C) increased HDL-cholesterol levels
D) decreased risk of breast cancer
Q. 3The positively charged electrolyte concentrated inside the cell is potassium, and the positively
charged electrolyte concentrated outside the cell is
A) hydrogen. B) nitrogen. C) sodium. D) oxygen.
Q. 4Research shows that smokers benefit from daily supplements of beta carotene.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5What distinguishes alcohol dependence from alcohol abuse?
A) health problems
B) disruption of interpersonal relationships
C) physical dependence
D) impaired functioning
Q. 6Unless labeled as zero trans fatty acids, most margarines will have more trans fatty acids than
butter.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 7Plant fats provide 80-90 of their energy from saturated fats.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 8A drink is defined as the amount of a beverage that provides how many fluid ounces of pure
alcohol?
A) 3/4 fluid ounce B) 1/4 fluid ounce
C) 1 fluid ounce D) 1/2 fluid ounce
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