CHD risk factors are classified as either major or contributory risk factors. Briefly explain the differences
between these two categories of risk factors.
What will be an ideal response
Major risk factors are factors that directly increase your risk of coronary heart disease. Contributory risk factors
may increase your risk of coronary heart disease by promoting the development of a major risk factor.
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A. phospholipid B. sterol C. essential fatty acid D. nutrino
Joy decides to cook dinner with less fat tonight and instead of 2 tablespoons of butter, she uses 1 tablespoon on her baked potato. Approximately how many grams of fat did Joy remove from her meal?
a. 5 grams b. 12 grams c. 25 grams d. 100 grams
Indicate the influence of each factor on resting metabolic rate. Age
a. Influence not under voluntary control b. Substantial influence, under some voluntary control c. Subtle or temporary influence, under some voluntary control
Pectin is an insoluble fiber that moves quickly through the intestinal tract and has a laxative effect
Indicate whether the statement is true or false