BYU Nutrition 100 (FINAL) Questions With Complete Solutions

What is atherosclerosis? correct answer: when the walls of your arteries become stiff and filled with plaque Why is atherosclerosis bad? correct answer: because of the plaque buildup, arteries don't function well, which can lead to other complications such as heart disease Risk Factors for atherosclerosis correct answer: 1. high blood LDL 2. low blood HDL 3. High blood pressure 4. diabetes 5. obesity 6. sedentary 7. smoking 8. diet high in sat fats and trans fat, low in fruits, veggies, and whole grains Ways to lower risk for atherosclerosis correct answer: 1. reduce saturated fat intake 2. if overweight, lose weight 3. eat more fiber 4. eat more antioxidants 5. exercise 6. eat more fruits and vegetables What is hypertension? correct answer: high blood pressure What can be a cause of hypertension? correct answer: atherosclerosis What increases your risk of developing hypertension? correct answer: 1. sedentary lifestyle 2. overweight 3. sodium (controversial) 4. genetics What decreases your risk of developing hypertension? correct answer: 1. exercise 2. eat the DASH diet 3. genetics Why isn't decreasing cholesterol intake a good solution to hypertension? correct answer: Th