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Which dietary pattern has the strongest evidence for lowering blood pressure?
What is the DASH diet?
What A1c range defines prediabetes?
What is 5.7-6.4%?
What is the minimum weekly moderate-intensity aerobic activity target for most adults?
What is 150 minutes?
What eating pattern emphasizes olive oil, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and fish?
The Mediterranean diet
A patient with no other conditions or risk factors has an LDL-c of 195 mg/dL. What treatment is indicated?
What is high-intensity statin therapy?
What is the ideal daily sodium intake goal recommended by the American Heart Association for most adults?
What is 1,500 mg/day?
What weight loss target was used in the landmark Diabetes Prevention Program to help patients with prediabetes and overweight BMI prevent diabetes?
What is at least 7% of initial body weight?
How many days per week should most adults perform resistance training?
What is at least 2 days?
What fats should a patient add to his diet to improve LDL cholesterol? (Give an example)
What are unsaturated fats, such as olive oil, nuts, seeds, and fish?
What lipid abnormality is commonly associated with insulin resistance, obesity, and excess intake of refined carbohydrates?
What are elevated triglycerides?
A patient has BP 152/94 despite lifestyle efforts. What is the stage of this patient's hypertension?
What is stage 2 hypertension?
What drug classes for type 2 diabetes have proven cardiovascular benefit?
What are SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 agonists?
What are two low-impact alternatives to walking or running for a patient with knee pain?
What are swimming, cycling, water aerobics, or chair-based exercise?
What type of fiber helps lower LDL cholesterol?
What complication may arise from high triglycerides, beyond cardiovascular risk?
What is acute pancreatitis?