Question: Which plays the largest role in promoting weight loss?
Answer Choices: A. The amount of kcals in the diet
B. The amount of dietary carbohydrate
C. The amount of dietary protein
D. The amount of dietary fat
Answer: A. The amount of kcals in the diet
Question: Choose the types of food that raise blood triglyceride levels:
Answer Choices: A. starches
B. water-soluble fiber
C. refined sugar
Answer: A. starches and C. refined sugar
Question: Choose the theories that explain why LDL cholesterol is a major risk factor for atherosclerosis.
Answer Choices: A. LDL is prone to oxidation by macrophages at the injured site.
B. A decrease in clotting has a role in the process.
C. The presence of free radicals at the injured site accelerate the atherosclerotic process.
Answer: A. LDL is prone to oxidation by macrophages at the injured site and C. The presence of free radicals at the injured site accelerate the atherosclerotic process
Question: A primary risk factor for atherosclerosis is:
Answer Choices: A. sports competition
B. muscular strength exercise
C. physical inactivity
Answer: C. physical inactivity
Question: Which is considered a major risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Answer Choices: A. elevated HDL cholesterol
B. elevated LDL cholesterol
C. hypotension
Answer: B. elevated LDL cholesterol
Question: Which of the following are the most sensible recommendations for obtaining the best results in losing weight?
Answer Choices: A. Consult with a nutritionist to determine a personal diet plan
B. Consume a diet high in carbohydrate and low in fat
C. Follow a dietary plan that is the most sustainable
D. Consume a diet that is low in carbohydrate and high in fat
Answer: A. Consult with a nutritionist to determine a personal diet plan and C. Follow a dietary plan that is the most sustainable
Question: What are some food sources of EPA and DHA?
Answer Choices: A. peanuts
B. salmon
C. wheat bread
D. tuna
E. sardines
Answer: B. salmon, D. tuna, and E. sardines
Question: Substituting monounsaturated fats for ______ may help promote heart health.
Answer Choices: A. polyunsaturated fats
B. saturated fats
C. complex carbohydrates
D. refined carbohydrates
Answer: B. saturated fats and D. refined carbohydrates
Question: The risk for coronary events ______ when polyunsaturated fats are substituted for saturated fats in the diet.
Answer Choices: A. decreases
B. increases
C. does not change
Answer: A. decreases
Question: The increasing rates of hypertriglyceridemia are associated with the ______.
Answer Choices: A. strength training
B. menopause
C. overweight and obesity
D. elevated levels of mental stress
Answer: C. overweight and obesity
Question: Current guidelines from the American Heart Association recommend that triglyceride levels below ______ are normal.
Answer Choices: A. 150 mg/dl
B. 175 mg/dl
C. 200 mg/dl
D. 225 mg/dl
Answer: A. 150 mg/dl