Eric's waist circumference is 42 inches. Based on this information, he has a high risk of ________.
A. low LDL cholesterol
B. Addison's disease
C. cardiovascular disease
D. elevated HDL cholesterol
Answer: C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When attempting to use body fat percentage to define obesity, body fat above ________ for women results in an obesity diagnosis.
A. 25% B. 30% C. 20% D. 35%
Which statement is true of fluoride?
a. Breast milk is high in fluoride. b. Fluoride in saliva increases acid produced by bacteria. c. Fluoride is attracted to calcium and usually is associated with strong bones and teeth. d. Very little, 20 to 30 percent, of fluoride is absorbed.
Mr. and Mrs. G are a late-30s married couple who come into an outpatient nutritional counseling center due to a referral from their physician who takes a special interest in genetics. They have both been tested for several genetic conditions due to their family history and concern over developing various chronic diseases. Mrs. G is particularly concerned due to the history of cancer and dementia
in her family, whereas obesity runs in Mr. G's family.The registered dietitian reads the genetic report and finds that Mrs. G has a polymorphism in the methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase gene, which is linked to an increased risk of: a. Alzheimer's disease b. diabetes c. hyperlipidemia d. colon cancer e. obesity