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vHAUNG6011

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which statement correctly identifies why simply restricting dietary intake of cholesterol generally will not result in a significant reduction of blood cholesterol?
 
  1. Most people are not compliant with the dietary restriction.
  2. Cholesterol is found in nearly all foods, and it is not possible to eliminate it from the diet.
  3. Cholesterol is made within the body, and cannot be absorbed via external sources.
  4. The liver reacts to a low-cholesterol diet by making more cholesterol.

Question 2

Which of the following patients would be at the greatest risk of developing heart disease?
 
  1. Total 200, LDL 140, HDL 30
  2. Total 220, LDL 135, HDL 68
  3. Total 198, LDL 162, HDL 20
  4. Total 186, LDL 125, HDL 54


fraziera112

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Patients wishing to lower their blood cholesterol levels should restrict their intake of cholesterol and saturated fats. The liver will react to a low-cholesterol diet by making more cholesterol when saturated fats are present.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: A patient with these cholesterol levels would be at the greatest risk of developing heart disease.


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vHAUNG6011

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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