Which of the following is true about women and heart disease?
A. Women are not at risk for heart disease.
B. Before menopause women have higher levels of blood cholesterol than men.
C. Risk for heart disease increases after the age of 65.
D. Blood cholesterol levels decease after menopause.
ANS: C
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Mr. Jones Sex: male Hours of work: 55+/wk Age: 61 Occupation: computer programmer Household members: wife, 65 years old Family history: coronary artery disease in father; had a myocardial infarction at age 59 Smoker: yes; 40 years; 1 pack/day Height: 70" Weight: 190 lb Waist circumference: 43 in. Cholesterol: 220 mg/dL; HDL-C: 30 mg/dL; LDL-C: 160 mg/dL; VLDL: 45 mg/dL; TG: 150 mg/dL Blood pressure: 140/85 The diet history of Mr. Jones shows that he consumes dairy products such as milk, cheese, and ice cream regularly; a variety of protein-rich foods including fish, shellfish, beef, poultry, and eggs; and large quantities of rice and potatoes. He and his wife also frequently eat breads, crackers, and potato chips. Mr. Jones consumes a large variety of vegetables including eggplant, broccoli, mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes; however, many of these are deep-fried or cooked in butter. What is Mr. Jones's BMI? A. 23 B. 27 C. 32 D. 37 E. 42
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a) high intake of diet soda. b) lack of sleep. c) low intake of phytochemicals. d) obesity.
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A) ?taking them with milk B) ?taking them with orange juice C) ?taking them on an empty stomach rather than with meals D) ?taking them in the form of the ferric salt rather than the ferrous salt
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A. cheddar cheese B. nonfat milk C. yogurt D. All of these are often tolerated in small amounts.