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health test 7-9

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what type of fiber slows the movement of glucose into the blood after eating and reduces the absorption of cholesterol? soluble fiber
vegans have the most difficulty in obtaining an adequate intake of which substance? vitamin B 12
food fats are composed of both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids true
which of the following describes the current science related to saturated fat consumption and coronary heart disease? the science is mixed, but for other health reasons it is wise to limit saturated fat intake
carbohydrates consumed in excess of dietary needs can be stored in the body as fat false
which is a characteristic of refined carbohydrates? they are lower in fiber and vitamins than unrefiend carbohydrates
the FDA test dietary supplements for purity and potency false
foods from plant sources usually provide which type of protein? incomplete
What is the primary source of calcium in the diet? dairy products
both microwave popcorn and coffee creamers contain trans fats true
athletes should follow a diet with 60% to 65% of calories coming from protein true
the food and nutrition board recommends that protein intake should be 45 to 65% of total daily calories false
what is the primary function of vitamins? help chemical reactions take place
what percentage of total daily calories should come from protein? 10 to 35%
what is good advice for a vegetarian? eat a variety of plant sources of protein
what is energy density? the number of calories per ounce or gram of weight in food
which characterizes bulimia nervosa? alternating binge eating and purging through vomiting, laxatives, or diuretics
most over the counter diet aids containing fiber contribute about half of a day's recommended dietary fiber intake false
incidence of overweight is related to excessive screen time true
what is the best way to control one's body weight? balance calories consumed with calories expended
how much daily physical activity do experts recommend for someone who is trying to maintain weight loss? 60 or more minutes
what percentage of weight loss is enough to reduce health risks and increase life expectancy in obese individuals? 5 to 10%
a history of weight loss reduces metabolic rate true
which element in the energy balance equation is under individual control? energy intake from food
what defines resting metabolic rate? the energy required to maintain vital body functions
the best predictor of maintaining weight loss after a commercial weight loss program is regular exercise true
which term refers to the situation in which you burn more calories than you consume? negative energy balance
the body mass index for an adult 6 ft tall (1.8m) and weighing 276lbs (80kg) is: 24.69
according to the national institutes of health, what percentage of american adults are overweight? 69%
which is the largest component of metabolism? resting metabolism
LDL cholesterol is the less healthy form of cholesterol true
how does smoking affect the cardiovascular system? it increases blood pressure
high blood pressure has obvious early warning signs false
what is the recommended level of triglycerides for adults? less than 150
which food is a good source of dietary fiber legumes
how does exercise alter blood fat levels? it raises HDL levels
a diet high in fiber can help reduce the risk of heart attack by 40-50% true
which defines atherosclerosis? thickening of artery walls by deposit of fatty substances
exercise can help reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease by decreasing blood pressure and increasing HDL levels true
strokes may be caused either by a blood clot or by a ruptured blood vessel true
how often should people who do not have CVD risk factors have their blood pressure measured? once every 2 years
what occurs when a coronary artery is completely blocked a heart attack
hormone replacement therapy is recommended for menopausal women to reduce their risk for CVD false
which risk factor signals a potential for CVD? insulin resistance
which term refers to atherosclerosis in an artery supplying blood to the heart? coronary heart disease
how does smoking harm the cardiovascular system? smoking reduces the level of high density lipoproteins
which blood pressure reading would be most appropriate for a health adult? 110/78
the number one risk factor for cardiovascular disease that people can control is smoking true
what is the most common symptom associated with angina pectoris? tightness in the chest
at what age should cholesterol testing begin? 20
long term exposure to environmental tobacco smoke has been shown to increase a person's risk for cardiovascular disease true
which statement about gender and CVD is true? estrogen may offer premenopausal women some protection against CVD
CVD is the leading killer of both men and women in the US true
from where does the heart muscle receive its blood supply? coronary arteries
which is a treatment for heart disease? balloon angioplasty
what is a common test that is useful in early detection of colon cancers? stool blood test
which statement about ovarian cancer is true? it is relatively rare but has a high death rate
which risk factor is associated with prostate cancer? a history of sexually transmitted infections
the majority of women with breast cancer have a family history of the disease false
the spread of cancer cells to parts of the body distant from the site of the original tumor is called metastasis true
the spread of cancer cells to parts of the body distant from the site of the original tumor is called metastasis true
which of the following is linked to approximately 30% of cancer deaths? smoking
unprotected sex is a risk for cervical cancer true
what controls the production of a protein? genes
which naturally occurring substances found in plant foods can help prevent chronic diseases? phytochemicals
what is the chief risk factor for lung cancer? tobacco smoke
which statement regarding the testicular self exam is true? it should be performed using a gentle rolling motion
a persistent cough or chest pain can be a warning sign for lung cancer true
for most cancers, surgery is the most effective treatment true
the pap test is used to help detect which type of cancer? cervical
a diet high in which foods is linked to high rates of colon and prostate cancer? fat and meat
what is one effect of alcohol on the body? disturbed sleep patterns
which condition is associated with cirrhosis? replacement of liver cells with fibrous scar tissue
if someone is very drunk, it is best to get that person to drink coffee false
children with alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder are at increased risk for substance abuse problems in later life true
alcohol is a known carcinogen true
approximately 40% of college students binge drink true
a common characteristic of an addiction is that the affected person will require more and more of the substance or behavior to produce the desired effect true
alcohol use contributes to more than half of all murders, assaults, and rapes true
which is a true statement about MDMA? it may cause persistent memory problems
negative consequences associated with binge drinking include all of these answers are correct
a woman's BAC will be higher than a man's BAC after consuming the same amount of alcohol true
which is a characteristic of fetal alcohol syndrome? physical and mental impairments
which is a psychoactive drug? caffeine
the family smoking prevention and tobacco control act (2009) cracks down on tobacco marketing to children and adolescents true
which represents responsible drinking behavior? eating before drinking
which is a major health hazard associated with tobacco use? emphysema
marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States true
addiction to tobacco results from dependence on nicotine true
which statement about clove cigarettes is true? they contain twice as much tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide as regular cigarettes
nicotine addiction is not as prevalent in spit tobacco users as in smokers false
what will a person who quits smoking experience? enhanced ability to taste
which lifestyle factor supports immune function? good nutrition
new drugs, such as revers transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors, and entry inhibitors, are able to cure AIDS false
unborn children can contract syphilis through the placenta from an infected mother true
previous infection with bacterial confers immunity, so once a person has chlamydia or gonorrhea, she or he cannot be re-infected false
what is epididymitis? inflammation of the sperm carrying ducts
STI's can be prevented true
preventative measures for hepatitis B are similar to those for HIV true
which STI is linked to cervical cancer? human papillomavirus (HPV) infection
genital herpes is incurable true
the virus HSV 2 (herpes simplex virus - 2) is responsible for which sexually transmitted disease? genital herpes
which statements about hepatitis B is true? there is no cure for the infection
why are genital warts difficult to treat effectively? available treatments do not eradicate the virus
primary syphilis is contagious, but secondary syphilis is not false
what is the most common method of HIV transmission? having unprotected sex
how can antiviral drugs reduce the effects of HIV? by blocking HIV replication
for herpes to be transmitted, active sores must be present false
HIV infection attacks the immune system making a healthy individual susceptible to infections true
which of the following STI's is caused by a virus? genital warts
what does HIV attack? immune system
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