Consuming a diet that supplies large amounts of certain types of fat increase one's risk of developing heart disease.Thus,a diet that supplies an excessive amount of such fats is a ________ for heart disease.
A)hypothetical variable
B)dietary modulator
C)nutritional determinant
D)risk factor

Question

Consuming a diet that supplies large amounts of certain types of fat increase one's risk of developing heart disease.Thus,a diet that supplies an excessive amount of such fats is a ________ for heart disease.
A)hypothetical variable
B)dietary modulator
C)nutritional determinant
D)risk factor

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A risk factor is a characteristic or behavior that increases the likelihood of developing a particular disease or condition. In this case, consuming an excessive amount of certain types of fat is a risk factor for heart disease. The other options are not appropriate descriptions of this situation. Hypothetical variables are theoretical constructs that are used to explain relationships between variables in research studies. Dietary modulators are substances that can affect the absorption, metabolism, or excretion of nutrients in the body. Nutritional determinants are factors that influence dietary behavior or nutrient intake. While all of these concepts may be relevant to nutrition research, they do not accurately describe the relationship between dietary fat intake and heart disease risk.

Consuming a Diet That Supplies Large Amounts of Certain Types