Vignette #1 Jack Has Just Returned from the Hospital Where

question 15

Multiple Choice

Vignette #1 Jack has just returned from the hospital where his father is recovering from a heart attack. The doctors told Jack that his dad's atherosclerosis is very serious. Jack and his wife, Melanie, are worried about Jack's father and also are starting to think about Jack's risk of having heart disease in his lifetime. He sets up an appointment at his doctor's office and has his blood lipid levels evaluated for the first time. Let's see if you can answer some of the questions that Jack and Melanie have.
Jack lacks control over which risk factor?

• A) Obesity
• B) Genetics
• C) Stress
• D) Atherogenic diet
• E) Physical inactivity

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