Question 1

Health Canada recommends that all Canadians adopt a diet in which total fat consumption is no more than 50% of total daily calories, with no more than one-third of those fat calories (10% of total daily calories) coming from saturated fat.

Accepted Answer

Health Canada recommends that total fat consumption should make up 20-35% of total daily calories, with no more than 10% of total daily calories coming from saturated fat.

Question 2

Animal products contain cholesterol as well as saturated fat.

Accepted Answer

Animal products, including meat, cheese, and butter, contain both cholesterol and saturated fat, which are linked to increased levels of blood cholesterol.

Question 3

Canadians should limit their daily dietary cholesterol intake to no more than 500 mg per day.

Accepted Answer

Current dietary guidelines in Canada do not set a specific limit for dietary cholesterol for the general population, focusing instead on overall healthy eating patterns.

Question 4

Studies have shown that a high-fibre diet is associated with a 5-10% reduction in the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Studies have shown that a high-fibre diet...

Question 5

Population groups at special risk, including those with hypertension, middle-aged, and older adults, should not consume more than 1500 milligrams of salt per day.

Accepted Answer

These population groups are at a higher risk for developing health issues related to high sodium intake, such as high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease and stroke. Limiting salt intake to 1500 milligrams per day can help manage and reduce these risks.

Question 6

Moderate alcohol use may increase HDL cholesterol

Accepted Answer

Moderate alcohol consumption has been associated with an increase in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, which is often referred to as "good" cholesterol because it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from your bloodstream.

Question 7

You can significantly reduce your risk of CVD with a moderate amount of physical activity

Accepted Answer

Moderate physical activity helps improve heart health, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) by improving blood circulation, lowering blood pressure, and increasing heart efficiency.

Question 8

Smoking is not the number-one risk factor for CVD.

Accepted Answer

Smoking is considered one of the top risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), along with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and physical inactivity.

Question 9

For some people, adopting therapeutic lifestyle changes such as weight management, increased physical activity, and dietary changes is enough to lower cholesterol levels.

Accepted Answer

For some individuals, making lifestyle adjustments like managing weight, increasing physical activity, and modifying their diet can effectively lower cholesterol levels without the need for medication.

Question 10

If anger and hostility are problems in one's life, then the individual should try some massage techniques to manage stress and anger.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If anger and hostility are problems in...

Question 11

The leading cause of death in Canada is:

Accepted Answer

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Canada.

Question 12

Deposits, called _____, accumulate on artery walls, leading to loss of elasticity and, in turn, the ability to expand and contract, thereby restricting blood flow.

Accepted Answer

Plaques are the deposits that accumulate on artery walls, leading to atherosclerosis, which is the loss of elasticity of the arteries and restricted blood flow.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of a heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Sudden confusion is not typically listed as a warning sign of a heart attack. Common signs include chest pain, shortness of breath, and nausea or vomiting. Sudden confusion might be more closely associated with other conditions, such as a stroke.

Question 14

Strokes can cause permanent damage because:

Accepted Answer

Strokes can cause permanent damage primarily because brain cells die when they are deprived of oxygen. This occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells begin to die in minutes.

Question 15

Treatment for a stroke usually involves:

Accepted Answer

Clot dissolvers are often used in the treatment of ischemic strokes, which are caused by blood clots blocking blood flow to the brain. These medications can help dissolve the clot and restore blood flow, potentially reducing the damage to brain tissue.

Question 16

More than _________% of people who suffer a stroke, will have long-term disability.

Accepted Answer

The answer of More than _________% of people who suffer...

Question 17

Silent strokes are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Silent strokes, which do not cause immediate, noticeable symptoms, are correctly referred to as silent cerebral infarcts, indicating they occur in the brain.

Question 18

Which one of the following is a disease that may result in congestive heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Rheumatic fever can lead to rheumatic heart disease, which can damage the heart valves and lead to congestive heart failure.

Question 19

Fluid collection in the lung is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary edema refers to the accumulation of fluid in the lungs, which can impair breathing by limiting gas exchange.

Question 20

Risk factors for cardiovascular disease that can be changed are:

Accepted Answer

Tobacco use, high blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol levels are all modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Quiz 10: Cardiovascular Health