Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Practice Exam

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Which term best describes a general term for diseases of the heart and blood vessels?

Diabetes
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
Cancer
Hypertension

The correct answer is: Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)

The term that best describes a general category of diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels is "Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)." This term encompasses a wide range of conditions that involve the circulatory system, including coronary artery disease, heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure, among others. By defining heart and blood vessel diseases under this umbrella, it allows healthcare professionals to group these conditions for better understanding and management, improving both treatment approaches and public health strategies. Other terms listed do not encapsulate the same breadth of conditions related to the cardiovascular system. Diabetes refers specifically to metabolic disorders related to blood sugar levels, cancer encompasses a variety of malignant tumors and diseases, while hypertension refers to high blood pressure but is just one aspect of cardiovascular diseases rather than a general term for all such conditions.