Chapter 17 - Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases Flashcards
What is Cardiovascular Disease?
A group of diseases and conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels
________ __________ is currently the leading cause of death in the U.S. of men and women in all ethnic and racial groups?
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
What does VLDL’s stand for?
Very low-density lipoproteins
What type of cholesterol is considered “Bad”?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
What type of cholesterol is considered “good”?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
What does HDL do?
It helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream.
What are two risk factors for Coronary Artery Disease?
- Elevated triglyceride levels
- Nonlipid risk factors
Risk factors for Elevated triglyceride levels?
- obesity
- physical inactivity
- diabetes
- chronic kidney disease
- nephrotic syndrome
- excess alcohol intake
- unhealthy diet
- obstructive sleep apnea
- genetic factors
Nonlipid risk factors for Coronary Artery Disease?
Fixed: age, male gender, genes, family history
Modifiable: hypertension, cigarette smoking, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, Vitamin D deficiency
In terms of CAD, _____________ and ___________ should be limited?
- Saturated fat
- cholesterol
What are sources of Monounsaturated fats?
- plant oils
- nuts
Monounsaturated fats do what?
Lowers LDL cholesterol without decreasing HDL cholesterol
What are sources of Polyunsaturated fats?
- Liquid vegetable oils
- semiliquid margarines and other margarines low in trans fatty acids
Polyunsaturated fats do what?
Lowers LDL but also decreases HDL cholesterol
A Mediterranean diet consists of what?
- Variety of fruits and vegetables
- Fiber-rich whole grains
- Low-fat dairy products
- Eggs
- Skinless poultry and fish (prepared in healthy ways)
- Nuts
- Legumes
- Olive oil and non-tropical vegetable oils
