Cardiac Diet Crap

Question 1

do saturated fats have double bonds?

Answer 1

hell no

Question 2

what foods contain satuarated fats?

Answer 2

dairy, meat, vegetable oil

Question 3

are saturated fats liquid or solid at room temp?

Answer 3

solids

Question 4

what type of cholesterol do saturated fats raise?

Answer 4

LDL

Question 5

is more saturated fat intake associated with Cardiovascular disease?

Answer 5

debatable

Question 6

are monounsaturated fats liquid or solid at room temp?

Answer 6

liquid

Question 7

do MUFAs raise the LDL?

Answer 7

No..may raise HDL which is better

Question 8

common MUFA foods

Answer 8

almonds, avocado, chocolate, olive oil canola oil

Question 9

what type of fat is omega 6 and 3?

Answer 9

PUFA or polyunsaturated fat

Question 10

is omega 6 liquid or solid at room temp?

Answer 10

liquid

Question 11

where is omega 6 found?

Answer 11

oils in seeds and nuts

Question 12

what is omega 6s affect on the cholesterol in body?

Answer 12

increases cholesterol storage and leads to lot less LDL so overall it decreases LDL and cholesterol levels in plasma

Question 13

what is the chemical name of omega 6?

Answer 13

linoleic acid

Question 14

what can linoleic acid be converted to?

Answer 14

arachidonic acid

Question 15

why is the conversion of omega 6 into arachidonic acid controversial?

Answer 15

inflammatory causes associated with arachidonic acid

Question 16

where do we mainly get omega 3?

Answer 16

fish oil

Question 17

does omega 3 lower risk of cardiovascular disease?

Answer 17

yes…can recommend fish oil supplements to patients at risk

Question 18

what does omega 3 do to cholesterol?

Answer 18

lowers VLDL and LDL levels

Question 19

foods high in cholesterol

Answer 19

red meat, eggs, shrimp, butter

Question 20

what do plant sterols do to cholesterol?

Answer 20

lower LDL levels

Question 21

does reducing trans fat help prevent cardiovascular disease?

Answer 21

research does show a decrease in chance of disease with decreased intake of trans fats

they lower LDL with less trans fat intake

Question 22

what food does mediterranean diet consist of?

Answer 22

high monosaturated compared to saturated fat ratio

consume whole grains, cereals, fruits, veggies, and fish

not much red meat or dairy

Question 23

DASH diet

Answer 23

dietary approaches to stop hypertension

decrease sodium, red meat, sweets, and fats intake

more poultry fish fruits veggies whole grains, beans seeds nuts

Question 24

what usually co-occurs with diabetes that is worrisome for cardio?

Answer 24

dyslipidemia