Core Concepts in Health, 9/e

Paul M. Insel, Stanford University School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University School of Medicine

Cardiovascular Health

True False Quiz


1	Death rates from heart disease are almost identical among ethnic groups in the United States.
		A)	True
		B)	False


2	Angina pain is an early warning that the load on the heart must be reduced.
		A)	True
		B)	False


3	Most congenital heart disease can be treated with medication or surgery.
		A)	True
		B)	False


4	The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that everyone over the age of 55 limit fat consumption to 30% of all calories.
		A)	True
		B)	False


5	It is recommended that everyone consume 20-35 grams of dietary fiber daily.
		A)	True
		B)	False


6	Salt consumption raises blood pressure in salt-sensitive individuals and is not recommended for anyone.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7	CVD risk depends more on total lifetime smoking than on whether a person is a current smoker.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	Almost all hypertensive Americans have their blood pressure under control.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9	Total cholesterol levels in excess of 180 indicate a need for therapeutic intervention.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	Small doses of aspirin may benefit people at elevated risk for cardiovascular disease by reducing the tendency of blood to clot.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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