Cardio friendly diets II Flashcards Preview

Nutrition > Cardio friendly diets II > Flashcards

Flashcards in Cardio friendly diets II Deck (16)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

What is the role of the renin-angiotensin system?

A

powerful vasoconstrictor

2
Q

What is the role of aldosterone?

A

Inhibit renal retention of Na

3
Q

Where is NO from?

A

The vessel walls

4
Q

What is the MOA of angiotensin?

A

Angiotensin I is converted by ACE to angiotensin II, to produce aldosterone

5
Q

How does angiotensin II raise BP?

A

Brain and ADH

Adrenal cortex to aldosterone

6
Q

True or false: K supplements are equally good as from whole food

A

False

7
Q

Does Ca caused CAD?

A

No

8
Q

What effect does Mg have on BP?

A

Maintain normal BP

9
Q

What is the JNC8 guidelines for HTN?

A

> 140/90

10
Q

How does Hypokalemia increase the risk for stroke?

A

Stimulates renin-angiotensin system

11
Q

What is the effect on binge drinking on BP?

A

Increases

12
Q

Every 10 kg loss results in what BP change?

A

5-20 mmHg

13
Q

How many times more likely are obese individuals to have HTN?

A

2-6 fold increase

14
Q

How much exercise should pts get to lower their BP?

A

40 min, 3-4/week

15
Q

What is the effect of caffeine on BP?

A

Increases in some individuals

16
Q

What is the CA that has been associated with Beta carotene?

A

Lung