Chapter 25: MNT in Cardiovascular Disease - Intro Flashcards
collective term denoting a large group of diseases affecting heart and blood vessels
most important are: arteriosclerotic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and hypertensive disease
cardiovascular disease
cvd - risk factors
-smoking
-high low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
-hypertension
-physical activity
-obesity
-diabetes mellitus
modifiable
cvd - risk factors
-age
-gender
-genetics
non-modifiable
good cholesterol
high density lipoprotein
bad cholesterol
low density lipoprotein
nutrient/food preventive of cvd
nutrients/foods: ?
action: prevents the accumulation of homocysteine, improves blood flow
b6, folic acid
nutrient/food preventive of cvd
nutrients/foods: ?
action: antioxidants
vitamins a, c, e; Se, Zn
nutrient/food preventive of cvd
nutrients/foods: ?
action: hypocholesterolemic
nicotinic acid
nutrient/food preventive of cvd
nutrients/foods: ?
action: heart muscle function
thiamine
nutrient/food preventive of cvd
nutrients/foods: ?
action: platelet disaggregators
omega-3 fatty acids
nutrient/food preventive of cvd
nutrients/foods: ?
action: lower LDL
PUFA
nutrient/food preventive of cvd
nutrients/foods: ?
action: lowers cholesterol, binds bile salts
soluble fiber
nutrient/food preventive of cvd
nutrients/foods: ?
action: lower ldl, increase hdl, prevent oxidation
phytochemicals
nutrient/food preventive of cvd
nutrients/foods: ?
action: can raise hdl level and prevent clot formation
alcohol in moderation
nutrient/food preventive of cvd
nutrients/foods: ?
action: can lower cholesterol levels
plant sterols (cholesterol analogues including soy)
