DRD/ Heart Disease

Question 2

What is the primary cause of heart disease related to diet?

Answer 2

High intake of saturated fats, trans fats, and cholesterol.

Question 3

True or False: A diet high in fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of heart disease.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which of the following is a risk factor for heart disease? (Select all that apply)

Answer 4

High blood pressure, obesity, smoking, high cholesterol

Question 5

Fill in the blank: A diet that includes whole grains can help improve ______ levels.

Answer 5

cholesterol

Question 6

What type of fat is considered heart-healthy?

Answer 6

Unsaturated fats

Question 7

True or False: Consuming too much salt can lead to high blood pressure, a risk factor for heart disease.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is the recommended daily limit for added sugars to reduce heart disease risk?

Answer 8

Less than 10% of total daily calories

Question 9

Which vitamin is important for heart health and can be found in fatty fish?

Answer 9

Vitamin D

Question 10

True or False: Regular consumption of processed foods is linked to an increased risk of heart disease.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What type of diet is often recommended to reduce heart disease risk?

Answer 11

Mediterranean diet

Question 12

Fill in the blank: High consumption of ______ can lead to inflammation and increase heart disease risk.

Answer 12

sugar

Question 13

Which mineral is important to monitor for heart health?

Answer 13

Potassium

Question 14

True or False: Eating nuts can contribute to heart health.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What is the effect of fiber on heart health?

Answer 15

Fiber helps lower cholesterol levels.

Question 16

Which of the following foods is typically high in trans fats? (Select all that apply)

Answer 16

Margarine, processed snacks, baked goods

Question 17

What lifestyle change can significantly reduce heart disease risk?

Answer 17

Regular physical activity

Question 18

True or False: All fats are bad for heart health.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Fill in the blank: Omega-3 fatty acids are found in ______ and are beneficial for heart health.

Answer 19

fish

Question 20

What does LDL stand for in relation to cholesterol?

Answer 20

Low-Density Lipoprotein

Question 21

True or False: High levels of LDL cholesterol are associated with an increased risk of heart disease.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

CVD

Answer 22

includes all diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

Question 23

stat: heart disease accounts for all _in 5 deaths in Australia (ABD 2020)

Answer 23

1 in 5

Question 24

risk factors (changeable)

Answer 24

tobacco smoke
overweight and obesity
excessive alcohol consumption
high blood pressure/cholesterol
unhealthy diet

Question 25

non-changeable

Answer 25

increasing age sex/gender family history

Question 26

nutritional aspects of CVD

Answer 26

risk increased hypertension high blood cholesterol excessive alcohol consumption overweight/obese inadequate intake of veggies and fruit