Chapter 11 Nutrition Concepts and Controversies Flashcards

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Nutrition can directly cure infectious diseases
False
What are the effects of malnutrtion on the bodys defense?
Cells of immune system are reduced in sizeantibody concentration is low
A defincenty of one nutrient can hurt you immune system
True
Chronic disease arise from a mix of
Geneticslifestyles
Men and women experience same signs of heart attack
False
What is not a major risk factor for heat disease but a marker for other risk faactors
Elevated blood triglycerides
To lower LDL and reduce heath disease, you should
Consume 5-10 grams of soluable fiber every dayconsume less then 200 mg of cholesterol per day
Central obesity is assiciated with
High blood pressurehigh ldl
Up to age 45, a womans risk of developing heat disease is lower than a man of the same age
True
To help reduce risk of CVD you should
Reduce the amount of saturated fat in the dieteat foods high in soluable fiber
Sterol esters help bring down blood cholestrerol by blocking absorption of cholesterol in the intestine
True
Fir ppl 55 and older, the lifetime risk pf developing hypertension is
90%
30-60 mins of brisk walking or running is best to reduce blood pressure
True
Who doesn't respond senstively to sodium intake
European or asian decent
Ppl with hyper tension, a reduction of blood pressure usually accomanies lower sodium intake
True