Clinical trials have shown that approximately _____ gram(s) of plant sterols per day can lower LDL cholesterol by up to 15 percent.
a. one b. two
c. three d. four
Q. 2Martha has been advised to limit trans fats in her diet. Which of the following snack foods would this most likely include?
a. Chocolate b. Skim milk
c. French fries d. Pretzels
Q. 3Mr. Bidwell, age 68, suffered an MI six weeks ago. On his clinic visit he tells you he has been trying to manage his diet. You ask him to describe a typical dinner. Mr. Bidwell probably understands his dietary instructions if he describes a dinner of
a. baked chicken, macaroni and cheese, green beans, and Jell-O.
b. shrimp Creole, rice, salad with blue cheese dressing, and sherbet.
c. turkey, cranberry sauce, steamed vegetables, and angel food cake.
d. spare ribs, boiled potato, and coleslaw.
Q. 4Mr. Goldman is a 55-year-old Caucasian who has suffered an MI. His total cholesterol level is 242 mg/dL, LDL is 172 mg/dL, HDL is 35 mg/dL, and triglycerides are 400 mg/dL. Which statement by Mr. Goldman suggests some accurate recall of dietary instructions for lowering his cholesterol?
a. I should drink a glass of wine every day to raise my HDL cholesterol.
b. I'm supposed to eat 300 mg of cholesterol/day.
c. I must eliminate red meat from my diet.
d. Avoidance of saturated fat is a primary concern.
Q. 5_____ dietary fat is shown to have the strongest effect on blood cholesterol levels and TLC's recommendation is that it contribute less than _____ percent of total kcalories.
a. Polyunsaturated; 10 b. Saturated; 7
c. Saturated; 10 d. Monounsaturated; 7
Q. 6For what length of time should a person with a high risk of CHD try to lower LDL cholesterol with a trial of Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) before considering drug therapy?
a. 2 weeks b. 4 weeks
c. 2 months d. 3 months
Q. 7Medications used to reduce LDL levels include
a. aspirin. b. antihypertensives.
c. statins. d. diuretics.
Q. 8Which of the following is one of the classic risk factors for CHD?
a. cigarette smoking b. family history of CHD
c. sedentary lifestyle d. poor diet.
Q. 9About _____ of people with CHD have at least one of the classic risk factors for CHD.
a. 60 b. 70
c. 80 d. 90
Q. 10Which of the following is a CHD risk equivalent, which carries the same risk for a major coronary event as established CHD?
a. Type 2 diabetes b. Cigarette smoking
c. Elevated LDL and VLDL d. Low VLDL
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