10 Questions
Which of the following is a preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
Smoking
Which blood lipid levels are still likely to be accurate if a person has not fasted prior to their blood lipoprotein profile?
HDL and total cholesterol
What are some signs and symptoms of a heart attack?
Chest pain and shortness of breath
What are some warning signs of a stroke?
All of the above
What is the recommended dietary intake of saturated fat to reduce blood cholesterol levels and health risks?
Less than 7% of total calories
Which type of carbohydrate is broken down into monosaccharides by specific enzymes in the small intestine?
Disaccharides
Which organ secretes pancreatic amylase and dextrinase to break down polysaccharides into disaccharides in the small intestine?
Pancreas
Which type of carbohydrate is fermented into short-chain fatty acids in the large intestine?
Oligosaccharides
Which enzyme breaks down some starch into polysaccharide and disaccharide units in the mouth?
Salivary amylase
Which organ is responsible for the absorption of monosaccharides?
Small intestine
This quiz focuses on preventable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and blood lipid levels. Test your knowledge on topics such as trans fat intake, total fat intake, smoking, physical inactivity, obesity, and fasting requirements for blood lipoprotein profiles. Learn about the impact of these factors on CVD and determine which blood lipid levels can still be accurate without fasting.
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