Jack has just returned from the hospital where Jack's father is recovering from a heart attack. The doctors told Jack that his dad's atherosclerosis is very serious. Jack and his wife, Melanie, are worried about Jack's father and also are starting to think about Jack's risk of also having heart disease in his lifetime. He sets up an appointment at his doctor's office and has his blood lipid
levels evaluated for the first time. Let's see if you can answer some of the questions that Jack and Melanie have. Which of the following would be the best choice in order for Jack to lower his LDL-cholesterol without decreasing his HDL-cholesterol?
a. Exercise regularly.
b. Eat an atherogenic diet.
c. Switch back to butter instead of margarine.
d. Eat almonds and use olive oil.
e. Eat more trans fats when possible.
d
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Which of the following statements is true?
A. Most people are born with the ability to choose a nutritious diet. B. A person's diet is influenced by his or her blood type and birth order. C. In the United States, poor eating habits contribute to some of the ten leading causes of death. D. Nutrients are life-sustaining phytochemicals in food.
Macronutrients ________.
A. have a daily requirement that is less than a few grams B. may provide energy, but do not support growth and development of body tissues C. include carbohydrates, fats, and proteins D. provide no kcals
Which of the following is a feature of the body mass index?
a. It correlates with disease risks b. It decreases by 1 unit for every 10 years of life c. It provides an estimate of the fat level of the body d. It is defined as the person's height divided by the square of the weight
Calcium absorption is facilitated by the presence of
a. fiber. b. lactose. c. phytic acid. d. oxalic acid.