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What is the increased risk for atherosclerosis in diabetic persons compared to others?
What is the increased risk for atherosclerosis in diabetic persons compared to others?
- 2-3 times (correct)
- 4-5 times
- 1.5-2 times
- 3-4 times
What happens to the heart efficiency in obese individuals?
What happens to the heart efficiency in obese individuals?
- It fluctuates
- It increases due to deposition of fat in the heart muscle
- It remains the same
- It decreases due to deposition of fat in the heart muscle (correct)
What is the effect of regular physical activity on HDL production?
What is the effect of regular physical activity on HDL production?
- It increases HDL production (correct)
- It depends on the type of exercise
- It decreases HDL production
- It has no effect on HDL production
How much time of walking per day can prevent the risk of heart attack?
How much time of walking per day can prevent the risk of heart attack?
What is the effect of smoking on HDL synthesis?
What is the effect of smoking on HDL synthesis?
What is the recommended percentage of daily energy intake from fats/lipids in the diet for management and care of CHD?
What is the recommended percentage of daily energy intake from fats/lipids in the diet for management and care of CHD?
What is the effect of trans fats on LDL cholesterol?
What is the effect of trans fats on LDL cholesterol?
What is the advantage of being female in regard to CVD risk in diabetic women?
What is the advantage of being female in regard to CVD risk in diabetic women?
What is the effect of obesity on blood total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, TG, and HDL cholesterol levels?
What is the effect of obesity on blood total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, TG, and HDL cholesterol levels?
What is the benefit of regular physical activity or cardiorespiratory fitness in reducing cardiovascular disease mortality?
What is the benefit of regular physical activity or cardiorespiratory fitness in reducing cardiovascular disease mortality?
