WorksheetsChapter 21: Nutrition & CVD
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
The DASH diet prioritizes the intake of which three minerals?
sodium, potassium, calcium
potassium, iron, magnesium
potassium, calcium, magnesium
Calcium, sodium, iron
Dietary factors that increase triglycerides include:
high refined carbohydrates, plant sterols, weight gain
plant sterols, antioxidants, insoluble fiber
red meats, soluble fiber, added sugars
high refined carbohydrates, high alcohol intake, weight gain
Immediately after a patient has suffered a MI (heart attack), the patient should first be given a diet consisting of:
sips of clear liquids limited in sodium and without caffeine
sips of clear liquids with added sodium
regular clear liquid diet
soft diet
What are some risk factors for CVD?
smoking, elevated HDL
diabetes, light to moderate alcohol intake
hypertension, elevated LDL
obesity, female gender
The DASH Eating Plan to treat hypertension limits:
protein and trans fat
red meats and added sugars
dairy and sodium
sodium and plant sterols
Lifestyle management to decrease risk for CVD includes all of the following except:
plant sterols
antioxidants
soluble fiber
whole grains
You are working with a patient who has atherosclerosis and elevated LDL and his diet order is Lifestyle Management to reduce CHD risk. A patient needs 2100 kcalories to maintain desirable body weight. Which of the following levels would fulfill this patient's diet prescription?
< 10g of saturated fat
< 37g of saturated fat
< 82g of saturated fat
< 16g of saturated fat
Weight loss of an overweight or obese patient will result in all of the following outcomes except:
decreased insulin resistance
decreased triglycerides
decreased LDL
decreased HDL
Which food choice is a best fit for the Lifestyle Management plan for reducing the risk of CVD?
whole grains
oat bran
margarine
regular milk
The Mediterranean Diet is one of the best diets to follow for weight loss because it controls calories and fat while promoting heart health.
True
False
Although the Mediterranean Diet was first noticed for it's ability to reduce the risk of heart disease, research has shown that it also has the following benefits except:
Lower risk of GI problems
Increased longevity
Lower rates of obesity
Better cognition and memory
On the DASH Diet, patients will be encourage to eat more:
vegetables, starchy carbohydrates, and antioxidants
vegetables, fruits, and low-fat dairy
vegetables, fruits, and protein
vegetables, whole grain, and olive oil
Extreme elevations in blood triglycerides are usually caused by genetic mutations that upset lipoprotein metabolism.
True
False
The recommended percentage of total kcalories for fat is on the higher end of the range for individuals with hypertriglyceridemia.
True
False
The recommended percentage of total kcalories for fat is <15% for individuals with severe hypertriglyceridemia.
True
False
