Which of the Following Statements Describes a Risk Factor for High

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes a risk factor for high blood pressure?

• A)Three alcohol drinks per day increases the risk for developing high blood pressure
• B)Most people are genetically sensitive to sodium and will develop high blood pressure from excess salt intake
• C)Ninety-five percent of people under 50 years of age with high blood pressure respond favorably to low salt intake
• D)Ninety-five percent of people with high blood pressure who restrict salt intake show a significant decrease in blood pressure

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Definitions:

Settling Point

A theory suggesting that body weight is controlled by a complex set of genetic, metabolic, and environmental factors that determine an individual’s equilibrium weight.

Adipose Cells

Cells specialized in storing energy as fat, found throughout the body and necessary for insulation, cushioning of organs, and energy storage.

Restrained Eater

An individual who constantly monitors and restricts their food intake in an effort to maintain or lose weight.

Social Motives

are the underlying psychological forces that drive individuals to seek out and maintain relationships and interaction with others.