Which of these is most strongly linked to atherosclerosis, hypertension, and diabetes?
What will be an ideal response?
abdominal obesity
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Which foods are most likely missing when a person is on a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet?
A) poultry B) fruits C) fish D) dairy
High intake of foods rich in dietary fiber offer many health benefits, including reduced risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and gastrointestinal disorders.
a. true b. false
Research has shown that aspartame promotes the development of Alzheimer's disease.
a. true b. false
Catherine is a college senior who is taking a health and nutrition course. The class is studying family health history. After completing her family health history project Catherine realizes that she is genetically at risk for several diseases. Her grandmother had breast cancer, her father had hypertension, and her mother is obese. Catherine has known for a while that she is overweight and has
been told by her doctor that she is pre-hypertensive. Catherine wants to continue to study and learn how she can reduce her risk of chronic disease through lifestyle. Which of the following health problems does Catherine likely have a genetic tendency for? A) Obesity B) Breast cancer C) Hypertension D) All of the above