A man has a total cholesterol level of 200 mg/dL and an HDL-cholesterol level of 60 mg/dL. This total cholesterol to HDL-cholesterol ratio puts him into which risk category?
A) Desirable/optimal
B) Near optimal
C) Borderline high
D) High
B
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a. Substituting soy protein for animal protein raises blood cholesterol levels. b. High blood levels of the amino acid arginine are a risk factor for atherosclerosis. c. High levels of homocysteine in food promote elevation of blood low-density lipoproteins. d. Elevated blood homocysteine levels are associated with smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol. e. High blood levels of phenylalanine dampen inflammatory responses, reducing risk of heart disease.
What percentage of the American public are farmers?
A. 6 percent B. 4 percent C. 8 percent D. 2 percent
Children and adults with a severe allergy to peanuts, nuts, fish, or _____ will likely have to eliminate the food from their diet for their lifetime
a. cow's milk b. eggs c. shellfish d. soy e. wheat
Good dental hygiene, adequate fluoride, and a well-balanced diet are all key components for strong tooth formation and will help prevent cavity formation.
a. true b. false