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KIN215 Chpt8

Health

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Which of the following is a major/primary risk factor for cardiovascular disease? physical inactivity
The desirable level for total cholesterol is: less than 200 mg/dL
Cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of both men and women True
The greater the amount of body fat loss, the greater the decrease in triglycerides. True
Low-density lipoproteins (LDL-C) have a low density of fat and a high density of protein. False
Which of the following is not a warning sign of a heart attack? pain spreading into hips and legs
About every ______ seconds an American will suffer a coronary event. 26
Normal blood pressure would be a systolic below 140 and a diastolic below: 90
You are less likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease if you are: female
The most important determinant of cardiovascular disease is personal lifestyle. True
The muscle layer of the heart is the myocardium. True
Saturated fats raise cholesterol levels more than anything else in the diet. True
The narrowing of arteries due to build-up of deposits in the arterial wall is called atherosclerosis. True
Roughly 25 percent of the American population is at risk for CVD because of physical inactivity. False
Obesity is considered to be 20 percent above the ideal fat percentage. False
The higher the level of LDL-cholesterol an individual has, the lower his/her risk is for developing cardiovascular disease. False
The medical term for a heart attack is myocardial infarction. True
The cholesterol component that has been linked with a decreased risk of coronary heart disease is: high levels of high density lipoproteins
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