Which of the following characteristics or conditions increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
A. Asian ancestry
B. Female sex
C. Low body weight
D. Hypertension
Answer: D
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Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Symptoms of hyperphosphatemia may include muscle cramps and spasms and numbness or tingling in the feet and hands; while symptoms of hypophosphatemia include: muscle weakness, bone pain, rickets in children, confusion, and, at the extreme, death. 2. Minerals play roles in fluid and electrolyte balance, form blood cells (iron and copper), build healthy bones (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and fluoride), and maintain a healthy immune system (zinc). Minerals can also be part of enzyme complexes, participate in energy metabolism, and play a role in structural growth. 3. A balance of electrolytes is essential for transmission of nerve impulses and contraction of muscles; conversely an electrolyte imbalance can lead to confusion, seizures, muscle spasms, and convulsions.
Which of the following should NOT be used to obtain a measurement of energy expenditure during exercise?
a. Whole-room calorimeter with direct and indirect measurement capabilities b. An open-circuit metabolic measurement system c. A simplified portable system d. Doubly labeled water (DLW)
An essential step in production control that ensures quality but is often overlooked is: a. taking and recording the temperature of food
b. properly preparing the product. c. tasting the product. d. surveying the customers.
A diet rich in antioxidant-rich foods would be especially helpful for a patient with
a. sleep disorder. b. bipolar disorder. c. schizophrenia. d. addictions.