Which of the following factors has not helped reduce the rates of heart disease deaths in the U.S. over the last 25 years?
A) A reduction in the proportion of people who smoke
B) A decline in hypertension and cholesterol levels
C) An increase in cases of obesity and diabetes
D) Medical interventions for people with heart disease
C
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A blood test showed that Tom's level of low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) is 210 mg/dl. What is the potential health implication of this condition?
A. Tom has an increased risk of atherosclerosis. B. Tom has a decreased risk of atherosclerosis. C. Tom should adopt a very low fat diet (less than 10% of total energy). D. Tom should keep his consumption of trans fats to less than 7% of total energy.
One of every _____ Americans receives food assistance of some kind
1.Four 2.Five 3.Seven 4.Ten 5.Twenty
How often do you drink ethanol-containing beverages?
1.Never—I don’t drink 2.A few times per year 3.Once or twice a month 4.Weekly 5.Several times a week
Sources of reliable nutrition information include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. commercial websites. b. nonprofit, professional health organizations. c. registered dietitians. d. government publications.