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1. A significant reduction in blood flow to the brain is termed angina. stroke.

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Question

1. A significant reduction in blood flow to the brain is termed

angina.

stroke.

Vascular event.

Metabolic syndrome.

2.A strong recommendation for people who are going through lifestyle and nutrition changes to reduce heart disease is to

A. grin and bear it.

B. be flexible and open to change.

C. go for it - all or nothing!

D. none of these.

3. As researchers found out more about blood cholesterol, the recommended acceptable value for blood cholesterol has

A. dropped from 260 mg/dl to less than 200 mg/dl in a decade.

B. steadily increased up to 200 mg/dl in the past decade.

C. remained the same for 25 years.

D. only reflected LDL values.

4. Because onset is more gradual with type II diabetes, making diagnosis difficult, experts surmise that

more than one-fourth of all people with diabetes remain undiagnosed.

more than one-third of all people with diabetes remain undiagnosed.

more than one-half of all people with diabetes remain undiagnosed.

more than three-fourths of all people with diabetes remain undiagnosed.

5. Care must be taken with regard to exercise in children with type I diabetes because exercise

A. can decrease the amount of insulin needed during the day.

B. has been shown to increase the amount of insulin needed.

C. is not beneficial to children with type I diabetes.

D. a and c.

A.

angina.

B.

stroke.

C.

Vascular event.

D.

Metabolic syndrome.

Explanation / Answer

1. b) stroke

EXPLANATION:

Stroke means a sudden reduction in the blood supply to a part of the brain, sometimes causing a loss of the ability to move particular parts of the body.

2. b) be flexible and open to change.

EXPLANATION

Lifestyle and nutritional changes to reduce heart diseases need not be very rigid always. An individual should analyse what changes/ modifications in food/ lifestyle best suits him, seeking expert advices and adapt it for better adherence.

Exercise is an important part of a heart-healthy lifestyle. To get started, try taking a short walk or using the stairs instead of the elevator to get started. A healthy diet is essential to maintaining a new lifestyle.Develope healthy eating habits that become part of everyday life.For example, choose grilled instead of fried food.

3. b) steadily increased up to 200 mg/DL in the past decade.

EXPLANATION:

According to the American Heart Association and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the acceptable, value ot total cholesterol for an adult is less than 200 mg/dl.

4.b) more than one-fourth of all people with diabetes remain undiagnosed.

EXPLANATION

According to American Diabetes Association report, Of the 30.3 million adults with diabetes, 23.1 million were diagnosed, and 7.2 million were undiagnosed.

This means 23.76% of all people with diabetes are undiagnosed which contributes to one fouth of all people with diabetes.

5.a) can decrease the amount of insulin needed during the day.

EXPLANATION

Exercise makes it easier to control the child's blood glucose level. Exercise benefits children with type 1 because it increases the insulin sensitivity. In other words, after exercise, the child's body doesn't need as much insulin to process carbohydrates.