Nutrition and Diseases Course Overview
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What are the main components of metabolic syndrome?

  • Visceral obesity, low blood sugar, high blood pressure, high triglycerides
  • Central obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, low cholesterol (correct)
  • Visceral obesity, low blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol
  • Central obesity, low blood pressure, low blood sugar, high cholesterol

    • Which risk factor is critical to health according to the text?

  • Stored fat around organs of abdomen (correct)
  • Lower-body fat
  • Insulin resistance
  • Waist-to-hip ratio

    • How many components does a person need to have for a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome?

  • 2
  • 4
  • 3 (correct)
  • 5

    • What is the most accepted hypothesis to describe the pathophysiology of metabolic syndrome?

    <p>Insulin resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body composition model is adapted from J.H. Wilmore's work?

    <p>Three Models of Body Composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fat distribution is associated with increased risk of heart disease and some cancers according to the text?

    <p>Visceral fat (around organs of abdomen)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is metabolic syndrome?

    <p>A group of conditions that increase the risk of diabetes, stroke, and heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a condition typically associated with metabolic syndrome?

    <p>Low levels of good cholesterol (HDL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential benefit of consuming fish oil?

    <p>Reducing the risk of metabolic syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of health claims and dietary recommendations?

    <p>To provide guidance on healthy eating habits and disease prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT covered in the course outline?

    <p>Osteoporosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the course description, what will be discussed?

    <p>The role of nutrition in various health problems and diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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