Chapter 25: MNT in Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease (Hyperlipidemia)

Question 1

is the elevation of plasma lipids, sometimes called hyperlipoproteinemia

Answer 1

hyperlipidemia

Question 2

hyperlipidemia is also known as

Answer 2

hyperlipoproteinemia

Question 3

lipoproteins - classes

highest lipid content; lowest density, composed of TGs, synthesized in the intestinal wall and acted as transport TG in the blood and after a meal; cleared from the blood through the action of lipoprotein lipase

Answer 3

chylomicrons

Question 4

lipoproteins - classes

largely made up of TG, with 10-15% cholesterol; formed in the liver

Answer 4

Very LDL (VLDL)

Question 5

lipoproteins - classes

continues delivery of TG to cells; carry about 30% cholesterol

Answer 5

IDL

Question 6

lipoproteins - classes

formed in the blood from the catabolism of VLDL; carries 2/2 or more cholesterol to the cells

aka bad cholesterol

Answer 6

LDL

Question 7

lipoproteins - classes

carry less total lipid and more carrier protein; carry cholesterol from tissued to the liver for catabolism and excretion

aka good cholesterol

Answer 7

HDL