Nutrition and Heart Health

Which  of the following foods is not specifically linked to a reduced risk of heart disease?

A.     Garlic
B.   Corn
C.    Oats
D.     Nuts
E.    Grape juice

The fiber in which of the following foods will lead to a reduction of blood cholesterol?

A.     Bran cereal
B.    Carrots
C.     Whole-grain bread
D.     Oats
E.    Brown rice

What percentage of total deaths in the United States is linked to heart disease?

A.    30%
B.    50%
C.     20%
D.     60%
E.     40%

Which of the following conditions is not linked to metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that vastly increases the risk for development of heart disease?

A.    Low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
B.     High total cholesterol
C.     Kidney disease
D.    Insulin resistance
E.     Abdominal obesity

How many calories are contained in each gram of fat?

A.    9 calories
B.    3calories
C.     6 calories
D.     12 calories
E.     2 calories

Which of the following oils is high in saturated fat?

A.    Corn oil
B.     Canola oil
C.    Palm oil
D.     Safflower oil
E.     Soybean oil

How much soy should you eat each day to lower cholesterol levels?

A.     25 grams
B.     15 grams
C.     5 grams
D.    10 grams
E.    20 grams

If you are trying to reduce your sodium intake, it is recommended that one serving of any food should not contain more than ________milligrams (mg) of sodium?

A.     300 mg
B.    200 mg
C.    400 mg
D.     100 mg
E.     500 mg

Potassium is shown to reduce blood pressure in humans. Which of the following foods is not high in potassium?

A.     Potatoes
B.    Oranges and orange juice
C.     Bananas
D.     Green,seedless grapes
E.    Tomatoes

Which of the following is a lean cut of beef?

A.    T-bone steak
B.    Brisket
C.     Sirloin
D.     Chuck blade roast
E.     80%/20% ground beef