BYU NDFS 100 Final Exam [100% PASS] verified

BYU NDFS 100 Final Exam [100% PASS] verified Atherosclerosis *Ans* the most common form of cardiovascular disease; characterized by plaques along the inner walls of the arteries/hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis often means the same thing) Risk Factors for Atherosclerosis *Ans* -increasing age (can't change as a risk factor) -males (can't change as a risk factor) -genetic inheritance (can't change as a risk factor) -high blood LDL cholesterol -low blood HDL cholesterol -diabetes -obesity -physical inactivity -cigarette smoking -a diet high in saturated fats and trans fats and low in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains reduce Risk for Atherosclerosis *Ans* -increase physical activity -lose weight (if necessary) -diet: reduce saturated and trans fatty acids→ lowers blood LDL -reduce exposure to tobacco smoke either by quitting smoking or by avoiding secondhand smoke. (If such lifestyle changes fail to lower LDL or blood pressure to acceptable levels, then medications are prescribed. Standard Lipid for Total Cholesterol *Ans* <200 Standard Lipid for LDL Cholesterol *Ans* <100 Standard Lipid for HDL Cholesterol (good stuff) *Ans* >60 Total Lipid for Triglycerides (fasting) *Ans* <150 Hypertension *Ans* higher than normal blood pressure (chronic high blood pressure) Hypertension Risk Factors *Ans* -age -genetics -obesity -salt intake -alcohol -dietary factor