HPEX 310 Numerous Possible Compiled Questions and Correct Answers 2024

a diet that restricts _____ and cholesterol is recommended for prevention of heart disease - saturated fats most people who have strokes are over the age of: - 55 A disease that results from elevated blood sugar levels is known as ________. - diabetes A healthy diet that reduces ________ intake can help lower blood pressure. - sodium Fat distribution is a very important contributor for health risk factors. Waist-to-hip ratio is one that may help determine a health risk. Which of the following ratios may indicate a significant risk for developing CHD in men and women? - greater than 1.0 for men and 0.8 for women Which type of vitamin is required to help the body eliminate homocysteine (a contributor to atherosclerosis) from the body? - B ________ results in the death of brain cells. - stroke Within ________ years of quitting smoking, the risk of death from CHD is reduced to a level equal to that of a person who has never smoked. - ten What is the percentage of adults of the age of 20 that have a blood cholesterol level above 240 mg/dL? - 12% What is the percentage of adults over the age of 65 that will die of CHD? - 80% What is arteriosclerosis? - narrowing of the arteries Regular endurance exercise is considered the key to reduce the likelihood of CVD. What is considered the best frequency for exercise to reduce this risk? - three or more times per week What is considered optimal levels for LDL and HDL? - LDL: less than 100 HDL: more than 60 The American Heart Association estimates that approximately one in ________ people suffers from hypertension. - three Which of the following major risk factors for cardiovascular disease cannot be modified by behavior? - age - smoking - physical inactivity - hypertension - age Jesse has recently been diagnosed with moderately high blood pressure. His doctor suggests that he first try to modify some behaviors instead of beginning blood pressure medication right away. Which is the best change Jesse can make to start to reduce his blood pressure? - stop eating fast food for lunch Which of the following behaviors would best help reduce the likelihood of developing a major risk factor for CHD? - increase physical activity and maintain healthy body weight - decrease alcohol consumption and stress only - increase healthy diet behaviors, decrease alcohol consumption, and decrease stress - increase healthy diet behaviors, decrease alcohol consumption, and decrease stress A total blood cholesterol concentration of less than ________ mg/dL indicates a low risk of developing CHD. - 200