Nutrition Therapy for Heart Failure
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Which of the following is a key component of nutrition therapy for heart failure?

  • Skipping meals
  • Reducing sodium intake (correct)
  • Increasing caffeine consumption
  • Eating a high-fat diet

What is the purpose of nutrition therapy for heart failure?

  • To increase sodium intake
  • To reduce physical activity
  • To improve heart function (correct)
  • To promote weight gain

Which of the following is NOT recommended for nutrition therapy in heart failure?

  • Eating smaller, more frequent meals
  • Including fruits and vegetables in the diet
  • Monitoring body weight
  • Increasing fluid intake (correct)

Which of the following is a common dietary restriction for heart failure patients?

<p>Low sodium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient is typically limited in heart failure nutrition therapy?

<p>Fat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for heart failure nutrition therapy?

<p>Drinking plenty of fluids with meals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the DASH diet on hypertension?

<p>It slightly reduces hypertension (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key component of the DASH diet for managing hypertension?

<p>Low intake of whole grains (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the DASH diet?

<p>Promotes high intake of processed foods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the leading cause of coronary artery disease?

<p>Smoking (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary underlying cause of atherosclerosis?

<p>High cholesterol (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common symptom of coronary artery disease?

<p>Chest pain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ethnic group has a higher prevalence of atherosclerosis?

<p>African Americans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for atherosclerosis?

<p>High blood pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of atherosclerosis?

<p>Stroke (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary underlying cause of atherosclerosis?

<p>Inflammation in the arteries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing atherosclerosis?

<p>Low levels of physical activity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ethnic group has a higher prevalence of atherosclerosis?

<p>African Americans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ethnic group has the second highest prevalence of atherosclerosis?

<p>Mexican Americans (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of atherosclerosis?

<p>High cholesterol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary underlying cause of atherosclerosis?

<p>Build-up of plaque in the arteries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most common symptom of atherosclerosis?

<p>Chest pain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ethnic group has the highest prevalence of atherosclerosis?

<p>African Americans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary underlying cause of atherosclerosis?

<p>High cholesterol (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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