The First Line of Treatment for Hyperlipidemia Includes Diet Modification

question 54

True/False

The first line of treatment for hyperlipidemia includes diet modification and reduction of lifestyle risk factors, such as smoking and obesity, and an increase in exercise.

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Definitions:

Motor Development

The advancement of muscle coordination and the capacity to maneuver and manage bodily movements.

Malnourished

A state of poor nutrition caused by insufficient or unbalanced diet or by a problem with absorption or digestion.

Protein

Protein is a macromolecule composed of amino acids that are essential for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs.

Teratogen

Any agent or factor that causes developmental abnormalities in an embryo or fetus.