1.
Assuming you or a close family member were recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, list at least 5 lifestyle changes you could make to help overcome this disease, please be specific.
2.
Http://www.glucomenu.com/articles/diabetes_difference_between_type1_and_type2.aspType 2 Diabetes is a disorder in which the body does not produce insulin.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Type 2 Diabetes is when the insulin produced by the body does not move sugar out of the bloodstream efficiently. Type 1 Diabetes is when the body does not produce insulin.
3.
Http://www.glucomenu.com/articles/diabetes_difference_between_type1_and_type2.aspType 2 Diabetes is often referred to as adult-onset Diabetes.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Type 2 Diabetes has often been referred to as adult-onset Diabetes; however, a large number of children are now being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.
4.
Http://www.glucomenu.com/articles/diabetes_difference_between_type1_and_type2.aspPeople with Type 1 Diabetes must take insulin shots.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Because the body does not produce insulin in Type 1 Diabetics, they must take insulin shots to help move sugar from the blood to the cells.
5.
Http://www.diabetes.org/type-2-diabetes/complications.jspWhich of the following are risks associated with Type 2 Diabetes?
Correct Answer
E. All of the above
Explanation
Possible risks of Type 2 Diabetes include all the items listed plus gum disease, nerve damage, depression, skin complications, and gastroparesis.
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Http://www.diabetes.org/type-2-diabetes/complications.jspDiabetes can damage your kidneys, which may lead to kidney failure and cause them to lose their ability to filter out waste products.
Correct Answer
A. True
7.
Http://diabetes.webmd.com/eating-rightMaintaining a healthy diet is especially important for diabetics.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Maintaining a healty diet is important for everyone, but for diabetics is it crucial in helping to control blood sugar levels.
8.
Http://diabetes.webmd.com/eating-rightA healthy diet consists of which of the following?
Correct Answer
D. All of the above
Explanation
A healthy diet consists of carbohyrdrates and fiber, proteins, and fats. Carbohyrdrates are needed for to provide fuel for producing glucose while fiber is needed to aid with digestion. Proteins are needed to help build muscle. Fats are an important part of everyone's diet; however, it is important to eat foods low in saturated and trans fat.
9.
Http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/physical_ez/Which of the following is not an advantage of physical activity?
Correct Answer
B. Increases your blood glucose levels
Explanation
All the items mentioned are advantages of physical activity except B. Physical activity actually lowers your blood glucose levels.
10.
Http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/physical_ez/Which of the following physical activities are beneficial?
Correct Answer
E. All the above
Explanation
Each of these activities have their own unique benefits and should be included in a healthy exercise plan.
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Http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4778Triglycerides are the chemical form in which most fats exist in food and in the body. Calories not immediately needed by the body are converted to triglycerides and stored in fat cells.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Triglycerides are also present in plasma.
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Http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4778Cornorary artery disease is sometimes linked to high triglyceride levels in plasma.
Correct Answer
A. True
13.
Http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4778According to the National Cholesterol Program guidelines, a normal fasting plasma triglyceride level is:
Correct Answer
C. Less than 150 mg/dL
Explanation
A normal fasting plasma triglyceride level is less than 150 mg/dL. A level of 150 to 199 mg/dL is considered borderline-high, a level of 200 to 499 mg/dL is considered high, and a level of 500 mg/dL or higher is considered very high.
14.
Http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4500According to National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) guidelines, a healthy range for an adult's total cholesterol level is:
Correct Answer
A. Less than 200 mg/dL
Explanation
A healthy range for an adult's total cholesterol level is less than 200 mg/dL. A level of 200 to 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a level of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high, which increases risk of coronary heart disease.
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Http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4500Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is also referred to as good cholesterol.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is referred to as bad cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) is referred to as good cholesterol.
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Http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4500For men, an HDL cholesterol level below ____ mg/dL is considered a major risk factor for heart disease.
Correct Answer
A. 40
Explanation
Below 40 mg/dL for men and below 40 mg/dL for women is considered low HDL cholesterol and is a major risk factor for heart disease.High HDL cholesterol. An HDL of 60 mg/dL and above is considered protective against heart disease.