MATCHING
-Risk factor combination that increases heart disease risk
A)22
B)30
C)50
D)75
E)3500
F)Visceral fat
G)Subcutaneous fat
H)Sleep
I)Satiety
J)Hunger
K)Malnutrition
L)Appetite
M)Ectopic fat
N)Satiation
O)Thermic effect
P)Basal metabolism
Q)Bomb calorimeter
R)Indirect calorimetry
S)Metabolic syndrome
T)Adaptive thermogenesis

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Metabolic syndrome, a combination of high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat (particularly around the waist), and unhealthy cholesterol levels, is a major risk factor for heart disease.

Answer: F, M
 Visceral fat and ectopic fat, which are stored around organs and in non-subcutaneous areas of the body, respectively, are both risk factors for heart disease.

Answer: A, B, C, D
 Age, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and smoking are all individual risk factors for heart disease that, when combined, increase overall risk.

Note: The other answer choices are related to metabolism and nutrition, but not specifically related to heart disease risk.

MATCHING -Risk Factor Combination That Increases Heart Disease Risk