Chapter 22 – Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Chapter 22 – Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

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b      K     569                 1.     Diseases of the heart and blood vessels are collectively referred to as:

1. coronary artery disease.
2. cardiovascular disease.
3. coronary heart disease.
4. ischemic heart disease.

d      K     569                 2.     Plaque consists of all of the following except:

1. fatty deposits.
2. smooth muscle cells.
3. fibrous connective tissue.
4. cancerous cells.

c      K     569-570         3.     Atherosclerosis is dangerous to arterial function because:

1. it causes decreased blood pressure on artery walls.
2. it increases arterial elasticity.
3. it narrows the arterial lumen so a clot can easily block it.
4. it changes the heart rate.

a      K     570                 4.     Which of the following statements about atherosclerosis is true?

1. It can affect almost any organ in the body.
2. It results in malabsorption.
3. It can interfere with the secretion of digestive enzymes.
4. It is rare in women.

b      K     569                 5.     The formation of plaque is:

1. unrelated to high blood pressure.
2. an inflammatory response.
3. an autoimmune disorder.
4. limited to smaller blood vessels.

b      K     571                 6.     The risk of atherosclerosis increases with all of the following except:

1. smoking.
2. exercise.
3. aging.
4. diabetes.

a      K     572                 7.     The four classic risk factors for CHD are:

1. smoking, high LDL, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
2. age, gender, family history, and diet.
3. smoking, high HDL, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
4. age, smoking, diet, and diabetes.

a      K     572                 8.     In order to assess a person’s risk for CHD, a complete lipoprotein profile should be obtained every five years beginning at age:

20. 20.
21. 35.
22. 45.
23. 50.