Cardiac Diet Crap Flashcards
do saturated fats have double bonds?
hell no
what foods contain satuarated fats?
dairy, meat, vegetable oil
are saturated fats liquid or solid at room temp?
solids
what type of cholesterol do saturated fats raise?
LDL
is more saturated fat intake associated with Cardiovascular disease?
debatable
are monounsaturated fats liquid or solid at room temp?
liquid
do MUFAs raise the LDL?
No..may raise HDL which is better
common MUFA foods
almonds, avocado, chocolate, olive oil canola oil
what type of fat is omega 6 and 3?
PUFA or polyunsaturated fat
is omega 6 liquid or solid at room temp?
liquid
where is omega 6 found?
oils in seeds and nuts
what is omega 6s affect on the cholesterol in body?
increases cholesterol storage and leads to lot less LDL so overall it decreases LDL and cholesterol levels in plasma
what is the chemical name of omega 6?
linoleic acid
what can linoleic acid be converted to?
arachidonic acid
why is the conversion of omega 6 into arachidonic acid controversial?
inflammatory causes associated with arachidonic acid
where do we mainly get omega 3?
fish oil
does omega 3 lower risk of cardiovascular disease?
yes…can recommend fish oil supplements to patients at risk
what does omega 3 do to cholesterol?
lowers VLDL and LDL levels
foods high in cholesterol
red meat, eggs, shrimp, butter
what do plant sterols do to cholesterol?
lower LDL levels
does reducing trans fat help prevent cardiovascular disease?
research does show a decrease in chance of disease with decreased intake of trans fats
they lower LDL with less trans fat intake
what food does mediterranean diet consist of?
high monosaturated compared to saturated fat ratio
consume whole grains, cereals, fruits, veggies, and fish
not much red meat or dairy
DASH diet
dietary approaches to stop hypertension
decrease sodium, red meat, sweets, and fats intake
more poultry fish fruits veggies whole grains, beans seeds nuts
what usually co-occurs with diabetes that is worrisome for cardio?
dyslipidemia
