Author Question: A risk factor for cardiovascular disease that may be modified by dietary or other lifestyle changes ... (Read 67 times)

bb · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

A risk factor for cardiovascular disease that may be modified by dietary or other lifestyle changes includes

a. male gender.
b. family history.
c. race and heredity.
d. physical inactivity.

Question 2

Most children who develop type 2 diabetes are treated using diet, exercise, and

a. family therapy.
b. exogenous insulin.
c. behavior modification.
d. oral hypoglycemic agents.

bfulkerson77 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
A modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease includes physical inactivity. Male gender, family history, and race and heredity are all risk factors, but they cannot be modified by dietary or other lifestyle changes.

Answer to Question 2

D
Most children who develop type 2 diabetes require oral hypoglycemic agents in addition to diet and exercise to achieve metabolic control. Exogenous insulin is used less often. Family therapy may help the family learn healthier coping mechanisms. Behavior modification may help patients adopt healthier food and exercise habits.