Which condition has been a factor associated with primary hypertension?
a. Decreased secretion of vasopressin
b. Differences in genes that affect sodium retention
c. Increased levels of nitrous oxide in the bloodstream
d. Decreased production of angiotensinogen
e. Type 1 diabetes and diminished insulin production
b
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a. Gatorade b. candies c. energy bars d. soft drinks e. fruit juice
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A. reduced sodium intake to no more than 2400 mg/day B. reduced sodium intake to no more than 1500 mg/day C. lost 10–15% of their body weight D. increased aerobic activity E. had the highest blood pressure
Who, among the following persons, is likely to have the highest health care costs? A person with a BMI of
A) 19. B) 18. C) 38. D) 23.