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Registered Dietitian

Category - Nutrition Care

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A key finding from the Strong Heart Diet Study is:
  1. Rates of non-modifiable risk factors are higher among Native Americans than the rest of the population.
  2. Genetic predisposition accounts for 75% of the diabetes among Native Americans.
  3. Native Americans consume inadequate amounts of B-complex vitamins and calcium.
  4. Cigarette smoking is the most common cardiovascular risk factor among Native Americans.
Explanation
Answer: C - A key finding from the Strong Heart Diet Study is that Native Americans consume inadequate amounts of B-complex vitamins and calcium. Dietary intake of these two nutrients is about 60-70% of recommended intake levels among the Native American population.
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