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41.To minimize risks of CVD you would:

a.choose more fruits and whole grains.

b.stir-fry all of your vegetables.

c.consume 1 or 2 servings of fatty fish each week.

d.a and b

e.a and c

42.Jack’s physician has placed him on a diet recommended to control his blood cholesterol. In order to follow this plan Jack would:

a.consume ≤300 mg cholesterol per day.

b.consume less than 7% of calories as saturated fat.

c.consume 30% of calories as monounsaturated fats.

d.a and b

e.a and c

43.Which is the best meal to help reduce LDL cholesterol levels in the blood?

a.grilled salmon, wild rice, steamed broccoli, whole-wheat roll

b.roast chicken, sweet potatoes, green peas, biscuit

c.pinto beans and ham, corn on the cob with margarine, cornbread

d.roast beef, mashed potatoes, tossed salad with ranch dressing, sourdough bread

44.Which of the following would be a good suggestion for making small changes in your diet for better health?

a.Spread margarine instead of butter on your toast for breakfast.

b.Instead of a snack of potato chips and sour cream dip eat carrot sticks and hummus.

c.Purchase only foods labeled “no trans fats” to be guaranteed they are low in fat.

d.Select chicken nuggets instead of a hamburger at a fast-food restaurant.

45.You are interested in controlling your risk of developing CVD. Which of the following would you do?

a.consume high levels of complex carbohydrates and fiber

b.substitute fish for red meat twice a week

c.use margarine in the place of olive oil

d.a and c

e.a and b

46.Which of the following is a true statement about blood pressure?

a.When the pressure is at the right level, cells receive nutrients and oxygen and release their wastes.

b.When heart rate and blood volume increase, blood pressure drops.

c.The kidneys can lower blood pressure by retaining water and salt in the body.

d.Constriction of the smaller peripheral arteries will decrease blood pressure.

47.Which of the following individuals is at highest risk for developing hypertension?

a.Susie, a 30-year-old female who is slightly overweight

b.Jack, a 40-year-old African American male whose parents had hypertension

c.Jill, a 50-year-old female of Asian descent who consumes a diet relatively high in sodium

d.Bill, a 45-year-old male of European descent who is a vegetarian

48.Jeff is a 54-year-old male who is 5’ 6” tall, weighs 165 pounds, and has hypertension. The single most effective dietary measure Jeff can take is to:

a.consume less sodium.

b.reduce his weight.

c.increase his intake of potassium.

d.consume adequate calcium.

49.At what weight can a 165-lb. woman with hypertension who plans to lose weight first expect to see a significantly lower blood pressure value?

a.125 pounds

b.135 pounds

c.145 pounds

d.155 pounds

50.A man with pre-hypertension is trying to keep his blood pressure from going higher. Which of the following dietary changes might help?

a.have at least two glasses of wine a day with dinner

b.choose low-sodium canned soups and beans

c.eliminate high-potassium foods like potatoes and broccoli

d.add vitamin and mineral supplements to make up deficiencies