Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. High levels of homocysteine in the blood reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke.
2. You cannot slow down how fast your arteries age.
3. The dietary components that have the greatest positive effect on reducing homocysteine levels in the blood are folic acid and the B vitamins.
4. CVD kills more Americans each year than Alzheimer's disease, chronic respiratory diseases, accidents, and diabetes combined.
5. The best way to spot a stroke is to use the F.A.S.T. method.


1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE

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