Question 1

Compared to the typical American diet,what is one nutrient that the DASH eating pattern provides more of?

Accepted Answer

A)   Iron 
B)   Calcium 
C)   Vitamin C 
D)   Thiamin 
E)   Vitamin B12F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

The most dramatic increase in the incidence of type 2 diabetes over the past two decades has involved _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   African Americans 
B)   Hispanic Americans 
C)   Premenopausal women 
D)   Postmenopausal women 
E)   Children and adolescentsF) A) and E)
G) D) and E) E

Question 3

Known as the _____vegetables,cabbage,cauliflower,broccoli,and brussels sprouts contain a variety of phytochemicals that defend against certain cancers.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

What is polydipsia,a common symptom of untreated diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Increased urge to urinate 
B)   Excessive fluid losses 
C)   Excessive thirst 
D)   Excessive hunger 
E)   Multiple electrolyte deficienciesF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is true of hypertension treatments?

Accepted Answer

A)   Treatment with medicine often includes more than one drug. 
B)   A low-sodium diet is more beneficial to women than men. 
C)   Weight loss alone rarely achieves significant results. 
D)   Almost always, medicines are the most effective treatment. 
E)   Research results on the effectiveness of the DASH eating plan are still inconclusive.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

The first step in carbohydrate counting is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   determine an appropriate carbohydrate allowance 
B)   figure out the amount of added sugar currently consumed 
C)   determine the ideal body weight 
D)   make a list of favorite foods 
E)   determine the appropriate protein intakeF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 7

Between 2004 and 2014,the number of states with a prevalence of diabetes among adults of 9 percent or more increased by how many?

Accepted Answer

A)   11 
B)   16 
C)   18 
D)   21 
E)   25F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

What is a lifestyle change that cardiac experts recommend for reducing cardiovascular disease risk?

Accepted Answer

A)   Avoid exposure to second-hand smoke. 
B)   Use solid fats made with canola or safflower oil. 
C)   Exercise at least twice weekly. 
D)   If you use alcohol, drink one glass of red wine daily. 
E)   Consume low-fat milk products, especially yogurt, at least five times weekly.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

The name of the protein released during the acute phase of infection or inflammation that enhances immunity,among other things,and whose presence may be used to assess a person's risk for an impending heart attack or stroke is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

A heart attack is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   severe angina 
B)   an aneurysm in the chest 
C)   sudden tissue death caused by blockages of vessels that feed heart muscle 
D)   a heart valve malfunction 
E)   an abnormal surge of blood into the heart's left ventricleF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

MATCHING
-When cancers spread to other tissues of the body

Accepted Answer

A)  Antigens
B)  Neutrophils
C)  DASH
D)  Antipromoter
E)  StrokeF) InitiatorG) Metabolic syndromeH) LDL cholesterolI) CruciferousJ) Carbohydrate countingK) AtherogenicL) HypertensionM) MetastasisN) Healthy Eating PlateO) MacrophagesP) Heart diseaseQ) AtherosclerosisR) Type 1 diabetesS) Type 2 diabetesT) InflammationU) B) and K)
V) G) and K)

Question 12

MATCHING
-Substances that elicit the immune response once in body

Accepted Answer

A)  Antigens
B)  Neutrophils
C)  DASH
D)  Antipromoter
E)  StrokeF) InitiatorG) Metabolic syndromeH) LDL cholesterolI) CruciferousJ) Carbohydrate countingK) AtherogenicL) HypertensionM) MetastasisN) Healthy Eating PlateO) MacrophagesP) Heart diseaseQ) AtherosclerosisR) Type 1 diabetesS) Type 2 diabetesT) InflammationU) E) and K)
V) B) and L)

Question 13

Of the following nutrients,which one has a known specific role in immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Selenium 
B)   Vitamin K 
C)   Thiamin 
D)   Copper 
E)   MolybdenumF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

About what proportion of US adults does high blood pressure affect?

Accepted Answer

A)   1/10 
B)   1/4 
C)   1/3 
D)   1/2 
E)   1/5F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 15

What level of HDL cholesterol puts a person at high risk for coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   
B)   30-40 mg/dL 
C)   40-50 mg/dL 
D)   50-60 mg/dL 
E)   ≥59 mg/dLF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following measurements puts a person at high risk for coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   Total blood cholesterol below 200 mg/dL 
B)   Body mass index between 25 and 29.9 
C)   Fasting triglycerides of 150 to 199 mg/dL 
D)   Blood pressure of 140/90 or higher 
E)   LDL cholesterol under 100 mg/dLF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

About what percentage of people with hypertension are overweight or obese?

Accepted Answer

A)   50 
B)   60 
C)   70 
D)   80 
E)   85F) A) and C)
G) B) and D) C

Question 18

The type of disease that is characterized by arterial plaque and that is the major cause of cardiovascular disease is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   thrombosis 
B)   hypertension 
C)   atherosclerosis 
D)   cholesterolemia 
E)   metabolic syndromeF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

What is a characteristic of an atherogenic diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   Low saturated fat 
B)   High trans fat 
C)   Plant based 
D)   Moderate calcium 
E)   High fiberF) B) and C)
G) A) and C) B

Question 20

A stroke is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   an aneurysm in the brain 
B)   a myocardial infarction 
C)   a cerebrovascular accident 
D)   the 15th leading cause of death in the United States 
E)   not related to hypertensionF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Exam 18: Diet and Health

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The most dramatic increase in the incidence of type 2 diabetes over the past two decades has involved _____.

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Known as the _____vegetables,cabbage,cauliflower,broccoli,and brussels sprouts contain a variety of phytochemicals that defend against certain cancers.

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What is polydipsia,a common symptom of untreated diabetes?

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Which of the following is true of hypertension treatments?

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The first step in carbohydrate counting is to _____.

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Between 2004 and 2014,the number of states with a prevalence of diabetes among adults of 9 percent or more increased by how many?

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What is a lifestyle change that cardiac experts recommend for reducing cardiovascular disease risk?

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The name of the protein released during the acute phase of infection or inflammation that enhances immunity,among other things,and whose presence may be used to assess a person's risk for an impending heart attack or stroke is ____________________.

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A heart attack is _____.

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Of the following nutrients,which one has a known specific role in immunity?

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About what proportion of US adults does high blood pressure affect?

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What level of HDL cholesterol puts a person at high risk for coronary heart disease?

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The type of disease that is characterized by arterial plaque and that is the major cause of cardiovascular disease is _____.

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