The risk of atherosclerosis increases with all of these factors except _____

a. smoking
b. exercise
c. aging
d. diabetes
e. hypertensive shear stress


b

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In the recent past, the presence of BPA in plastic bottles was considered potentially unsafe, especially for _____

a. pregnant women (only) b. young children (only) c. adolescents (only) d. pregnant women and young children e. young children and adolescents

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In 1996, the FDA approved the use of olestra in which of these foods?

A. cakes and pastries B. potato chips and corn chips C. jams and jellies D. pastas and breads

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Diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome include blood pressure of _____ mm Hg or higher

a. 110/80 b. 130/85 c. 150/90 d. 170/95

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Which statement is true?

a. BMI is routinely used to assess weight status and health risk in adults but not children. b. Children with BMIs between the 85th and 95th percentiles are classified as obese. c. Children with BMIs between the 85th and 95th percentiles are classified as at risk for overweight. d. Classification of BMI in children is age dependent.

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