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More than 14 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes and almost seven million more have diabetes but don't realize it, according to the CDC. Yet diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Test your knowledge of this chronic disease by taking this multiple-choice quiz.
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The questions in this assessment ask about risk factors—conditions that may put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states that the more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop diabetes.
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Early management and control of diabetes will help avoid complications that may arise later. This multiple-choice quiz, based on information from the American Diabetes Association, will help you with important answers now.
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Take this quiz to find out how to cut your risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
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Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women. Determine your risk for developing CAD using this assessment tool.
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This questionnaire can help you find out how likely you are to have depression.
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The purpose of blood sugar is to provide "food" for your body's cells. Glucose is the sugar that provides energy all cells in your body need.
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You hear a lot about fiber and why you need it. But what is it? Fiber is a term applied to
carbohydrates that cannot be digested. It is found in all plants that are eaten for food.
Learn more about
this important part of your diet by taking this quiz, based on information from Harvard School of Public Health.
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Think all fats are alike? Think again. Man-made trans fats
get even less respect than their natural counterparts. Although most
trans fats are consumed from processed foods, some are found naturally in meat and
dairy products.
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Your target heart rate is the range at which sustained physical activity - running, cycling, swimming laps, or any other aerobic exercise - is considered safe and effective.
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The more active you are, the more calories you burn. Running or jogging, for instance, burns more calories than bowling. Carrying your clubs when golfing burns more calories than riding in a golf cart. Your weight also affects the number of calories burned: The more you weigh, the more calories you burn. Fill in your weight, and the calculator will provide you with an approximation of how many calories you will burn for the activities listed below. If you haven't been active or you're older than 50, be sure to check with your health care provider before starting an exercise program.
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Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat.
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There is an epidemic of obesity in this country, health experts say. But what is obesity? How is it measured? Find out the answers to these questions and others by taking this quiz, based on information from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
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Learn how to better manage your medications by taking this quiz.
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Every year, thousands of people experience interactions between prescribed drugs and over-the-counter drugs, or between drugs and herbal products. Other unexpected interactions can occur between drugs and certain foods or health conditions. Assessing how much you know about these potential interactions and learning what you can do to prevent them can help keep you safe. Take this quiz, based on information from the American Pharmacists Association's publication "Pocket Guide to Evaluations of Drug Interactions" and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Most people would agree that it's no small problem when their feet ache.
Yet few other parts of the body are more neglected in terms of basic personal care. And
major foot problems and chronic pain often go ignored. Learning about foot care can help you
recognize when to see a doctor for treatment.
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Do you know your risk factors for high blood pressure? You can't do anything about some risk factors. But other risk factors can be changed. Learn about the risk factors for high blood pressure by taking this quiz.
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Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be fatal. The elderly, infants, young children and some people with chronic health problems are more likely to get pneumonia. A vaccine offers protection against some forms of pneumonia. Find out more about pneumonia and the vaccine by taking this quiz.
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Find out what you know about getting immunized by taking this quiz.
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Find out what you know about doctor-patient communication.
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