CARBOHYDRATES
FATS
PROTEIN
DIET IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
MISCELLANEOUS
100
They break down rapidly and are readily available for use
Why are carbohydrates the major source of energy?
100
A fatty acid
What is a composed of a chain of carbon atoms with hydrogen and a few oxygen atoms attached?
100
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen
Which four elements are proteins composed of?
100
Atherosclerosis and Hypertension
What are the two major pathological conditions that contribute to cardiovascular disease?
100
Monoglycerides and diglycerides
Which lipid names are commonly seen in food labels?
200
Monosaccharides
Glucose, Fructose and Galactose are examples of which type of simple carbohydrates?
200
Foods of animal origin
Cholesterol is only found in which kinds of food?
200
Those that the body ordinarily can build in sufficient quantities to meet its needs
What are nonessential amino acids?
200
Heart failure
Atherosclerosis, hypertension, myocardial infarction, rheumatic fever and a birth defect can all be causes of?
200
15
One slice of bread contains approximately how many grams of carbohydrates?
300
Woody or structural parts of plants, such us fruit and vegetable skins and the outer coating (bran)of wheat kernels
What are some sources of insoluble fiber?
300
A much higher risk of diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes
Excessive fat on the abdomen and upper body is associated with
300
8 grams
How much protein would a person receive from a glass of milk?
300
When a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked by atheroscleros (ischemic stroke) and the tissue supplied by that artery dies
What is a Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)?
300
An antibody
Which protein provides immunity to certain diseases and other toxic conditions?
400
Provide fuel, spare body protein, help prevent Ketosis and enhance learning and memory processes
What are the functions of carbohydrates?
400
Olive oil
The average American would benefit by increasing his/her intake of fats from which type of oil?
400
Complete
Beef kabobs is an example of complete or incomplete protein?
400
Age, gender, race, family history, and personal medical history
What are some unchangeable risk factors in Cardiovascular disease?
400
The nerve tissue of the brain and spinal cord The tissues of the liver, adrenal glands, and kidneys Bile
What vital functions does cholesterol serve in the body?
500
45% to 65%
Adults should get what percentage of their kilocalories from carbohydrates to meet the body's daily energy and nutritional needs?
500
26
One ounce of very lean meat contains 1 gram of fat and 35 kcalories. What percentage of kcalories comes from fat?
500
Insulin and glucagon
What are two important hormones that help control glucose metabolism?
500
Increased amounts of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and legumes
The DASH diet to reduce hypertension emphasizes...
500
Lose weight if necessary
The first action a hypertensive client should take to lower blood pressure is to
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