Reference no: EM132436801

Question 1: Which is the best meal to help reduce LDL cholesterol levels in the blood?

Select one:

a. grilled salmon, wild rice, steamed broccoli, whole-wheat roll

b. roast chicken, sweet potatoes, green peas, biscuit

c. pinto beans and ham, corn on the cob with margarine, cornbread

d. roast beef, mashed potatoes, tossed salad with ranch dressing, sour dough bread.

Question 2: To reduce your risks of developing cancer you would:

Select one:

a. reduce your intake of omega-3 fats

b. eat lots of fruits and vegetables

c. consume whole grains and other fiber-rich foods

d. a and b

e. b and c

Question 3: Major actions in the arteries that lead to heart attack and stroke include:

Select one:

a. formation of plaques leading to inflammation from a high in saturated fat

b. response to arterial damage by formation of blood clots that can break loose

c. formation of embolus from eating too high a level of eicosanoids found in fatty fish

d. a and b

e. a and c

Question 4: Which of the following appears to help prevent and treat hypertension in certain populations?

Select one:

a. magnesium

b. potassium

c. chromium

d. a and b

e. b and c

Question 5: Individuals with hypertension being treated with certain diuretics should consume foods rich in:

Select one:

a. calcium

b. magnesium

c. potassium

d. B6

Question 6: Which of the following may offer a protective effect against colon cancer?

Select one:

a. calcium

b. potassium

c. magnesium

d. phosphorus