How does the DASH diet affect blood pressure?
a. animal protein decreases blood pressure
b. fruits and vegetables decrease blood pressure
c. low fat dairy products increase blood pressure
d. dietary fiber increases blood pressure.
Ans: b. fruits and vegetables decrease blood pressure
You might also like to view...
Substances that cause birth defects are called
A) teratogens. B) toxicogens. C) genopathogens. D) neonatal pathogens.
Gary had the following blood levels (mg/100 mL): cholesterol 245, HDL 35, LDL 99. Which of these blood lipid levels put him at risk for heart disease?
A. Cholesterol and HDL B. Cholesterol and HDL and LDL C. Cholesterol and LDL D. HDL and LDL
Why are near-normal glucose levels recommended as a treatment goal for people with diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes
A. occurs when the pancreas is no longer able to produce insulin. B. is characterized by hypoglycemia. C. typically develops during middle age. D. is highly associated with obesity.