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Note:  This test may need to be updated and\/or revised to accurately reflect current statistics, research findings, and health trends.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

1. A myocardial infarction is also known as\u2026?<\/p>\n

a. arrhythmia<\/p>\n

b. claudication<\/p>\n

c. heart attack<\/p>\n

d. stroke<\/p>\n

2. Place a check mark next to EACH factor below that is a risk factor<\/strong> for cardiovascular disease:<\/p>\n

_____ high LDL cholesterol<\/p>\n

_____ consuming unsaturated fats<\/p>\n

_____ diabetes<\/p>\n

_____ obesity<\/p>\n

_____ total cholesterol below 200<\/p>\n

_____ family history of heart disease<\/p>\n

3. When a plaque forms on the artery wall due to the build up of fatty material, this is known as\u2026?<\/p>\n

a. angioplasty<\/p>\n

b. angiogenesis<\/p>\n

c. angina<\/p>\n

d. atherosclerosis<\/p>\n

4. If you think you, or someone else, may be having a heart attack, you should\u2026?<\/p>\n

a. wait at least five minutes to assess the severity of symptoms<\/p>\n

b. take an aspirin first, then determine how you feel within an hour<\/p>\n

c. call 911 within five minutes of experiencing the symptoms<\/p>\n

d. drive yourself to the emergency room<\/p>\n

5. What does the acronym FAST stand for regarding the signs of a stroke?<\/p>\n

a. Fecal release, Artery constriction, Standing upright, Telling time<\/p>\n

b. Fever escalation, Abdominal pain, Severe nausea, Temperature increase<\/p>\n

c. Facial weakness, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, Time is of the essence<\/p>\n

d. Fast breathing, Abnormal heart rate, Selective memory, Total loss of bowel control<\/p>\n

6. Foods rich in what nutrient have been shown to potentially help lower \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol levels?<\/p>\n

a. soluble fiber<\/p>\n

b. insoluble fiber<\/p>\n

c. protein<\/p>\n

d. vitamin C<\/p>\n

7. Consuming which of the following has the greatest affect on increasing \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol levels?<\/p>\n

a. cholesterol<\/p>\n

b. unsaturated fat<\/p>\n

c. sodium<\/p>\n

d. saturated fat<\/p>\n

8. Generally, your total cholesterol should be kept below\u2026?<\/p>\n

a. 100 mg\/dL\n

b. 150 mg\/dL\n

c. 200 mg\/dL\n

d. 250 mg\/dL\n

9. The relatively new cholesterol management guidelines state that if a person\u2019s long-term risk for having a heart attack or stroke is low, then there is probably no need for statins (medication) unless\u2026?<\/p>\n

a. LDL cholesterol is above 100 mg\/dL\n

b. LDL cholesterol is below 100 mg\/dL\n

c. LDL cholesterol is above 190 mg\/dL\n

d. LDL cholesterol is below 190 mg\/dL\n

10. For a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome, a person would have 3 or more of the following risks (fill in all of the blanks for each one<\/strong>):\n

a. Abdominal obesity equating to a waist measurement of more than _______inches in men, and _______inches in women<\/p>\n

b. Triglycerides greater than _______mg\/dl;  HDL cholesterol of less than ______mg\/dl in men, and less than _______mg\/dl in women<\/p>\n

c. Blood pressure greater than ______\/______\n

d. Fasting blood glucose greater than _______mg\/dl\n

11. Identify (state what each letter stands for) and explain the ABCDEs of melanoma:<\/p>\n

A =<\/p>\n

B =<\/p>\n

C =<\/p>\n

D =<\/p>\n

E =<\/p>\n

12. Which term describes the ability of cancer cells to spread from where they develop to another part of the body?<\/p>\n

a. sarcoma<\/p>\n

b. metastasis<\/p>\n

c. biopsy<\/p>\n

d. synthesis<\/p>\n

13. What are cancer-causing substances called?<\/p>\n

a. antigens<\/p>\n

b. pathogens<\/p>\n

c. carcinogens<\/p>\n

d. toxins<\/p>\n

14. Tobacco use can be attributed to which percentage of ALL<\/strong> cancer deaths?<\/p>\n

a. 10%<\/p>\n

b. 30%<\/p>\n

c. 50%<\/p>\n

d. 80%<\/p>\n

15. Which cancer kills more men and women than any other type?<\/p>\n

a. liver<\/p>\n

b. kidney<\/p>\n

c. stomach<\/p>\n

d. lung<\/p>\n

16. To reduce the risk of melanoma and other skin cancers, exposure to the sun should be avoided, especially during which times of the day when UV radiation is highest?<\/p>\n

a. 7 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m.<\/p>\n

b. 8 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

c. 10 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

d. 1 p.m. \u2013 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

17. Women with multiple sexual partners have a greater chance of developing cervical cancer due to an increased risk of becoming infected with which of the following viruses?<\/p>\n

a. HIV<\/p>\n

b. Hepatitis B<\/p>\n

c. Hepatitis C<\/p>\n

d. HPV<\/p>\n

18. Which ingredient found in most processed meats has the potential to contribute to the formation of cancer?<\/p>\n

a. carrageenan<\/p>\n

b. sodium nitrite<\/p>\n

c. citric acid<\/p>\n

d. dextrose<\/p>\n

19. Cooking foods in certain ways can create chemicals that have been shown to be cancer causing.  Below, explain how this occurs for both HCAs and PAHs:<\/p>\n

HCA:<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

PAH:<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

20. Are you putting yourself at risk for developing cancer or heart disease?  Place a check mark next to each risk factor below that applies to you (Please note\u2014this is not a complete list of all risk factors):<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
_____<\/td>\nsmoking (including exposure to secondhand smoke)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
_____<\/td>\nsmokeless tobacco use (chewing, snuff, etc.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
_____<\/td>\nphysical inactivity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
_____<\/td>\ndietary factors (eating too many saturated fats, processed meats, etc.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
_____<\/td>\noverweight\/obesity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
_____<\/td>\nUV radiation exposure (sun and\/or indoor tanning)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
_____<\/td>\nexcessive alcohol consumption (>1 drink\/day for women; >2 drinks\/day for men; and\/or binge drinking)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
_____<\/td>\nstress (that is not being managed or offset by relaxation strategies)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
_____<\/td>\nunprotected sex (and\/or multiple partners)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
_____<\/td>\nfamily history of cancer or heart disease (non-modifiable, but important to know for screening)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Discuss all of your current (and past) behaviors that are known risk factors for cancer and\/or heart disease, and identify what changes you need to make (or that you already have made) to reduce your risk:<\/p>\n\n","rendered":"

Note:  This test may need to be updated and\/or revised to accurately reflect current statistics, research findings, and health trends.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

1. A myocardial infarction is also known as\u2026?<\/p>\n

a. arrhythmia<\/p>\n

b. claudication<\/p>\n

c. heart attack<\/p>\n

d. stroke<\/p>\n

2. Place a check mark next to EACH factor below that is a risk factor<\/strong> for cardiovascular disease:<\/p>\n

_____ high LDL cholesterol<\/p>\n

_____ consuming unsaturated fats<\/p>\n

_____ diabetes<\/p>\n

_____ obesity<\/p>\n

_____ total cholesterol below 200<\/p>\n

_____ family history of heart disease<\/p>\n

3. When a plaque forms on the artery wall due to the build up of fatty material, this is known as\u2026?<\/p>\n

a. angioplasty<\/p>\n

b. angiogenesis<\/p>\n

c. angina<\/p>\n

d. atherosclerosis<\/p>\n

4. If you think you, or someone else, may be having a heart attack, you should\u2026?<\/p>\n

a. wait at least five minutes to assess the severity of symptoms<\/p>\n

b. take an aspirin first, then determine how you feel within an hour<\/p>\n

c. call 911 within five minutes of experiencing the symptoms<\/p>\n

d. drive yourself to the emergency room<\/p>\n

5. What does the acronym FAST stand for regarding the signs of a stroke?<\/p>\n

a. Fecal release, Artery constriction, Standing upright, Telling time<\/p>\n

b. Fever escalation, Abdominal pain, Severe nausea, Temperature increase<\/p>\n

c. Facial weakness, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, Time is of the essence<\/p>\n

d. Fast breathing, Abnormal heart rate, Selective memory, Total loss of bowel control<\/p>\n

6. Foods rich in what nutrient have been shown to potentially help lower \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol levels?<\/p>\n

a. soluble fiber<\/p>\n

b. insoluble fiber<\/p>\n

c. protein<\/p>\n

d. vitamin C<\/p>\n

7. Consuming which of the following has the greatest affect on increasing \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol levels?<\/p>\n

a. cholesterol<\/p>\n

b. unsaturated fat<\/p>\n

c. sodium<\/p>\n

d. saturated fat<\/p>\n

8. Generally, your total cholesterol should be kept below\u2026?<\/p>\n

a. 100 mg\/dL\n<\/p>\n

b. 150 mg\/dL\n<\/p>\n

c. 200 mg\/dL\n<\/p>\n

d. 250 mg\/dL\n<\/p>\n

9. The relatively new cholesterol management guidelines state that if a person\u2019s long-term risk for having a heart attack or stroke is low, then there is probably no need for statins (medication) unless\u2026?<\/p>\n

a. LDL cholesterol is above 100 mg\/dL\n<\/p>\n

b. LDL cholesterol is below 100 mg\/dL\n<\/p>\n

c. LDL cholesterol is above 190 mg\/dL\n<\/p>\n

d. LDL cholesterol is below 190 mg\/dL\n<\/p>\n

10. For a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome, a person would have 3 or more of the following risks (fill in all of the blanks for each one<\/strong>):\n<\/p>\n

a. Abdominal obesity equating to a waist measurement of more than _______inches in men, and _______inches in women<\/p>\n

b. Triglycerides greater than _______mg\/dl;  HDL cholesterol of less than ______mg\/dl in men, and less than _______mg\/dl in women<\/p>\n

c. Blood pressure greater than ______\/______\n<\/p>\n

d. Fasting blood glucose greater than _______mg\/dl\n<\/p>\n

11. Identify (state what each letter stands for) and explain the ABCDEs of melanoma:<\/p>\n

A =<\/p>\n

B =<\/p>\n

C =<\/p>\n

D =<\/p>\n

E =<\/p>\n

12. Which term describes the ability of cancer cells to spread from where they develop to another part of the body?<\/p>\n

a. sarcoma<\/p>\n

b. metastasis<\/p>\n

c. biopsy<\/p>\n

d. synthesis<\/p>\n

13. What are cancer-causing substances called?<\/p>\n

a. antigens<\/p>\n

b. pathogens<\/p>\n

c. carcinogens<\/p>\n

d. toxins<\/p>\n

14. Tobacco use can be attributed to which percentage of ALL<\/strong> cancer deaths?<\/p>\n

a. 10%<\/p>\n

b. 30%<\/p>\n

c. 50%<\/p>\n

d. 80%<\/p>\n

15. Which cancer kills more men and women than any other type?<\/p>\n

a. liver<\/p>\n

b. kidney<\/p>\n

c. stomach<\/p>\n

d. lung<\/p>\n

16. To reduce the risk of melanoma and other skin cancers, exposure to the sun should be avoided, especially during which times of the day when UV radiation is highest?<\/p>\n

a. 7 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m.<\/p>\n

b. 8 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

c. 10 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

d. 1 p.m. \u2013 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

17. Women with multiple sexual partners have a greater chance of developing cervical cancer due to an increased risk of becoming infected with which of the following viruses?<\/p>\n

a. HIV<\/p>\n

b. Hepatitis B<\/p>\n

c. Hepatitis C<\/p>\n

d. HPV<\/p>\n

18. Which ingredient found in most processed meats has the potential to contribute to the formation of cancer?<\/p>\n

a. carrageenan<\/p>\n

b. sodium nitrite<\/p>\n

c. citric acid<\/p>\n

d. dextrose<\/p>\n

19. Cooking foods in certain ways can create chemicals that have been shown to be cancer causing.  Below, explain how this occurs for both HCAs and PAHs:<\/p>\n

HCA:<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

PAH:<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

20. Are you putting yourself at risk for developing cancer or heart disease?  Place a check mark next to each risk factor below that applies to you (Please note\u2014this is not a complete list of all risk factors):<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
_____<\/td>\nsmoking (including exposure to secondhand smoke)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
_____<\/td>\nsmokeless tobacco use (chewing, snuff, etc.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
_____<\/td>\nphysical inactivity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
_____<\/td>\ndietary factors (eating too many saturated fats, processed meats, etc.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
_____<\/td>\noverweight\/obesity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
_____<\/td>\nUV radiation exposure (sun and\/or indoor tanning)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
_____<\/td>\nexcessive alcohol consumption (>1 drink\/day for women; >2 drinks\/day for men; and\/or binge drinking)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
_____<\/td>\nstress (that is not being managed or offset by relaxation strategies)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
_____<\/td>\nunprotected sex (and\/or multiple partners)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
_____<\/td>\nfamily history of cancer or heart disease (non-modifiable, but important to know for screening)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Discuss all of your current (and past) behaviors that are known risk factors for cancer and\/or heart disease, and identify what changes you need to make (or that you already have made) to reduce your risk:<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t

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