The type of fat distribution that increases risk for metabolic syndrome is:
a. upper body obesity.
b. lower body obesity.
Q. 2The major factors underlying the development of metabolic syndrome are:
a. age and gender.
b. family history and cardiovascular fitness.
c. hypertension and cigarette smoking.
d. obesity and insulin resistance.
Q. 3In which of the following ways is exercise effective in reducing risk of cardiovascular disease?
a. Moderate reduction of blood pressure if hypertensive
b. Moderate reduction of blood lipids if elevated
c. Reduction of weight if overweight or obese
d. All of the above
Q. 4Which of the following contains the largest amount of heart healthy fats?
a. Palm oil
b. Flaxseed oil
c. Egg
d. Shrimp
Q. 5An increase in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is most likely to occur with a diet high in:
a. cholesterol and monounsaturated fats.
b. monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
c. cholesterol and sugar.
d. saturated and trans fats.
Q. 6A 35-year-old well-trained recreational athlete with no family history of heart disease receives the results of his blood lipid profile that was drawn as part of an annual physical. For question, indicate whether each laboratory result is within or not within the normal range. Triglycerides 180 mg/dl
a. Within the normal range
b. Not within the normal range
Q. 7A 35-year-old well-trained recreational athlete with no family history of heart disease receives the results of his blood lipid profile that was drawn as part of an annual physical. For question, indicate whether each laboratory result is within or not within the normal range. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol 87 mg/dl
a. Within the normal range
b. Not within the normal range
Q. 8A 35-year-old well-trained recreational athlete with no family history of heart disease receives the results of his blood lipid profile that was drawn as part of an annual physical. For question, indicate whether each laboratory result is within or not within the normal range. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol 57 mg/dl
a. Within the normal range
b. Not within the normal range
Q. 9A 35-year-old well-trained recreational athlete with no family history of heart disease receives the results of his blood lipid profile that was drawn as part of an annual physical. For question, indicate whether each laboratory result is within or not within the normal range. Total cholesterol 180 mg/dl
a. Within the normal range
b. Not within the normal range
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