What is Syndrome X, or metabolic syndrome? What will be an ideal ...

What is Syndrome X, or metabolic syndrome?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Q. 2

The term DASH stands for
 
  A. Dietary Advice for Standard Health.
  B. Direct Advances in Stroke Health.
  C. Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.
  D. Drug Administration Standards for Health.

Q. 3

Which of the following is true about swordfish, shark, king mackerel, and tilefish?
 
  A. They are the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
  B. They are recommended for pregnant women and children.
  C. Older adults should avoid eating these fish.
  D. They are fish with the highest concentrations of methylmercury.

Q. 4

The health risks of hypertension include
 
  A. atherosclerosis and heart attack.
  B. fatigue and shortness of breath.
  C. stroke and kidney failure.
  D. all of the above.

Q. 5

Which chronic disease is called the silent killer?
 
  A. hypertension
  B. diabetes
  C. coronary heart disease
  D. osteoporosis

Q. 6

Losing as little as ________ pounds of weight can improve a person's blood pressure.
 
  A. 5
  B. 10
  C. 15
  D. 25

Q. 7

The chemicals with health-protective properties occurring naturally in plants are called
 
  A. phytosterols.
  B. lipoproteins.
  C. phytochemicals.
  D. phospholipids.