Question : 31.The CDC, American Heart Association, and other groups have collaborated : 1357190

31.The CDC, American Heart Association, and other groups have collaborated to create a program that encourages people to:

a.consume enough whole grains.

b.eat more fish.

c.switch from cow’s milk to soy milk.

d.fill half their plate with vegetables and fruits.

Application-Level Multiple-Choice Items

32.A main difference between a person contracting an infectious disease and a chronic disease is:

a.infectious diseases are not related to the nutritional status of a person.

b.some infectious diseases can be cured with medications but chronic diseases cannot.

c.special immune-strengthening foods can prevent infectious diseases.

d.people in developed countries will not get infectious diseases because of existing safeguards.

33.A college student who is on a high-protein weight-loss diet that restricts fruits and vegetables has just become ill from a viral infection in her intestines. What might have made her more susceptible than her roommate who is eating regular meals in the cafeteria?

a.protein deficiency, which has affected immune system cells

b.vitamin C deficiency from no fruits and vegetables, which has affected white blood cell protection

c.too much saturated fat from meat, which has increased blood cholesterol levels

d.dehydration, which has affected the health of intestinal cells

34.You have a friend with AIDS and are trying to maintain his nutrition status. Which of the following would you do?

a.offer large, frequent meals

b.encourage consumption of megadoses of nutrient supplements

c.cook foods thoroughly and practice cleanliness

d.cook a lot of food in advance and leave it out for your friend

35.A 58-year-old woman with hypertension and elevated LDL blood levels is complaining that she suddenly is feeling very tired, dizzy, and weak. What would you advise her to do?

a.lie down and rest for a short time until she feels better

b.eat a light snack to help relieve her nausea

c.see her doctor as soon as she is able to get an appointment to have her lungs checked

d.go with you to the emergency room because she may be having a heart attack

36.What is the role of plaque formation in the arteries during heart disease development?

a.It attracts macrophages, which will clear blood clots away from artery walls.

b.It has a protective effect on areas of damage in the artery wall.

c.It can narrow passages in arteries and reduce blood flow to the heart.

d.It binds with LDL to prevent it from circulating in the blood and causing damage.

37.A 45-year-old man who is overweight and has several family members with heart disease is concerned about developing it. Which risk factor does he have the ability to improve or change?

a.gender

b.family history

c.weight

d.age

38.Joe’s doctor tells him his CVD risk is low when tests reveal Joe’s:

a.LDL cholesterol is 150 mg/dL.

b.diastolic blood pressure is 80 mm Hg.

c.HDL cholesterol is 25 mg/dL.

d.blood cholesterol is 240 mg/dL.

39.When trying to reduce the risk of heart disease, the most important risk factor to modify first is:

a.high LDL cholesterol because of its role in plaque formation.

b.low HDL cholesterol because of its protective effect.

c.obesity because of its effect on cholesterol levels.

d.physical inactivity because of its effect on weight.

40.To help control blood cholesterol you would:

a.consume oats, barley, and legumes.

b.limit foods with trans fatty acids.

c.eliminate eggs from your diet.

d.a and b

e.b and c