CHAPTER 18: DIET AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

CHAPTER 18: DIET AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. What are some modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis?

a.	diet and lifestyle	c.	heredity
b.	diabetes mellitus	d.	age

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    B                    TOP:   Atherosclerosis

 

2. What is the desirable blood cholesterol level recommended by the American Heart Association?

a.	200 mg/dl	c.	240 mg/dl
b.	200–239 mg/dl	d.	140 mg/dl

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    A

TOP:   Medical Nutritional Therapy for Hyperlipidemia

 

3. Which of the following represents a diet low in saturated fat?

a.	whole milk and oatmeal
b.	bacon, lettuce, and cheese hamburger
c.	fish and chips (French fries)
d.	turkey and tomato sandwich with pretzels

 

 

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    B

TOP:   Medical Nutritional Therapy for Hyperlipidemia

 

4. Which of the following foods contains a high amount of cholesterol?

a.	egg yolks	c.	soft margarine
b.	peanuts	d.	olive oil

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    B

TOP:   Medical Nutritional Therapy for Hyperlipidemia

 

5. How is sodium a predisposing factor in hypertension?

a.	It causes fluids to move too quickly to the kidneys, which puts extra pressure on the blood vessels.
b.	It acts as a diuretic and causes a loss of body fluids.
c.	An increased intake of sodium causes fluid shifts in the body, which puts extra pressure on the blood vessels.
d.	An increase of sodium dilates blood vessels.

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    B                    TOP:   Hypertension

 

6. When a client is diagnosed with hypertension, the dietitian may be asked by the physician to ____.

a.	provide a calorie-controlled diet for the client
b.	provide a sodium-restricted diet for the client
c.	educate and counsel the client regarding their required diet
d.	all of the above

 

 

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    B

TOP:    Dietary Treatment for Hypertension