Question

question 26
which of the following is recommended to prevent stroke?
○ avoid oral contraceptives if you smoke
○ avoid all forms of alcohol in the diet
○ consume at least 2,000mg of sodium each day
○ consume as little carbohydrate as possible

Explanation:

To prevent stroke, we analyze each option:

• Option "Avoid oral contraceptives if you smoke": Smoking combined with oral contraceptives increases stroke risk, so avoiding oral contraceptives when smoking is recommended.
• Option "Avoid all forms of alcohol in the diet": Moderate alcohol (e.g., light wine) may not need complete avoidance for stroke prevention; excessive alcohol is bad, but "all forms" is too strict.
• Option "Consume at least 2,000mg of sodium each day": High sodium intake raises blood pressure, a stroke risk factor—lower sodium is better, not higher.
• Option "Consume as little carbohydrate as possible": Carbohydrates (especially complex ones) are part of a healthy diet; extreme restriction isn't recommended for stroke prevention.

So the correct recommendation is avoiding oral contraceptives if smoking.

Answer:

A. Avoid oral contraceptives if you smoke