12 Questions
What are the main components of metabolic syndrome?
Central obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, low cholesterol
Which risk factor is critical to health according to the text?
Stored fat around organs of abdomen
How many components does a person need to have for a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome?
3
What is the most accepted hypothesis to describe the pathophysiology of metabolic syndrome?
Insulin resistance
Which body composition model is adapted from J.H. Wilmore's work?
Three Models of Body Composition
What type of fat distribution is associated with increased risk of heart disease and some cancers according to the text?
Visceral fat (around organs of abdomen)
What is metabolic syndrome?
A group of conditions that increase the risk of diabetes, stroke, and heart disease
Which of the following is NOT a condition typically associated with metabolic syndrome?
Low levels of good cholesterol (HDL)
What is a potential benefit of consuming fish oil?
Reducing the risk of metabolic syndrome
What is the purpose of health claims and dietary recommendations?
To provide guidance on healthy eating habits and disease prevention
Which of the following is NOT covered in the course outline?
Osteoporosis
According to the course description, what will be discussed?
The role of nutrition in various health problems and diseases
Learn about the roles of nutrition in health problems like Metabolic syndrome, Diabetes, Anemia, Malnutrition, and Cancer. Understand the relationship between diseases and nutritional choices, and how to select foods to improve health conditions.
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