Question 1

Describe the deadly cluster of factors that create "metabolic syndrome" and why they significantly elevate risk for CVD

Accepted Answer

Metabolic syndrome (also called insulin ...

Question 2

Which of the following factors is a risk for the development of hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A)  underweight
B)  inherited genes
C)  moderate exercise
D)  genderE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Food safety is of paramount concern for individuals living with which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  AIDS
B)  anemia
C)  hypertension
D)  osteoporosisE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Which medical term best describes a blood clot that lodges itself in an artery in the brain, killing a portion of brain tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  a stroke
B)  an embolism
C)  a myocardial infarction
D)  a cerebral vascular accidentE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Which food is a source of heart-healthy essential fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  shelled peanuts
B)  stick margarine
C)  whole milk
D)  regular ground beefE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

How would you decide whether certain diet recommendations are especially important to decrease your risk of degenerative diseases?

Accepted Answer

Some choices, such as avoiding tobacco, ...

Question 7

Which food provides a rich source of soluble fibre that helps to improve blood cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)  oatmeal
B)  skim milk
C)  orange juice
D)  cream of wheatE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which herb is in the "hazard undefined" category for herbal medicines?

Accepted Answer

A)  lobelia
B)  feverfew
C)  hemlock
D)  belladonnaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The risk of cancer rises with body mass index (BMI).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In men, aging becomes a significant risk factor for heart disease at what age?

Accepted Answer

A)  30
B)  35
C)  40
D)  45E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which dietary component helps improve blood lipids?

Accepted Answer

A)  insoluble fibre
B)  simple carbohydrate
C)  omega-3 fatty acids
D)  coconut oilE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which statement best describes a particular concern for women and heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heart disease in women usually occurs prior to menopause.
B)  Women get heart disease as frequently as men of any age.
C)  Women experience more noticeable symptoms of cardiovascular disease than men.
D)  Cardiovascular disease kills more women than men.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which approach would assist a 54-year-old overweight man to significantly reduce his blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce his body weight
B)  avoid consuming caffeine
C)  limit his intake of potassium
D)  decrease his unsaturated fat intakeE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

According to Health Canada, what is the upper limit for the percentage of calories from total fat in the diet each day?

Accepted Answer

A)  20
B)  25
C)  35
D)  40E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following factors increases risk for metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  low fasting blood glucose
B)  low blood (HDL)  cholesterol
C)  low body mass index (BMI) 
D)  low blood pressureE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

To help prevent hypertension, people should limit their daily sodium intake to how many milligrams?

Accepted Answer

A)  2,000 milligrams
B)  2,200 milligrams
C)  2,300 milligrams
D)  2,600 milligramsE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

High sugar intake is considered a risk factor for type 2 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following symptoms is indicative of a stroke?

Accepted Answer

A)  cold sweat
B)  vomiting
C)  shoulder pain
D)  facial numbnessE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Discuss why direct-to-consumer DNA test results requires some precaution for the consumer.

Accepted Answer

Gaps in regulation, test quality and val...

Question 20

Which term refers to the scavenger white blood cells that engulf and remove debris from the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  neutrophils
B)  basophages
C)  macrophages
D)  eosinophilsE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 11: Diet and Health

Which food is a source of heart-healthy essential fatty acids?

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Which statement best describes a particular concern for women and heart disease?

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In men, aging becomes a significant risk factor for heart disease at what age?

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Which dietary component helps improve blood lipids?

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Food safety is of paramount concern for individuals living with which of the following conditions?

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Which approach would assist a 54-year-old overweight man to significantly reduce his blood pressure?

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Which medical term best describes a blood clot that lodges itself in an artery in the brain, killing a portion of brain tissue?

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According to Health Canada, what is the upper limit for the percentage of calories from total fat in the diet each day?

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Which of the following symptoms is indicative of a stroke?

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Which of the following factors is a risk for the development of hypertension?

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Which herb is in the "hazard undefined" category for herbal medicines?

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Discuss why direct-to-consumer DNA test results requires some precaution for the consumer.

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The risk of cancer rises with body mass index (BMI).

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Which term refers to the scavenger white blood cells that engulf and remove debris from the body?

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To help prevent hypertension, people should limit their daily sodium intake to how many milligrams?

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Describe the deadly cluster of factors that create "metabolic syndrome" and why they significantly elevate risk for CVD

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High sugar intake is considered a risk factor for type 2 diabetes.

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How would you decide whether certain diet recommendations are especially important to decrease your risk of degenerative diseases?

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Which of the following factors increases risk for metabolic syndrome?

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Which food provides a rich source of soluble fibre that helps to improve blood cholesterol?

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