CHD, lifestyle and comorbidities Flashcards
1
Q
How much fibre should you eat to decrease your risk of CVD
A
30g per day
2
Q
What should you increase your intake of to decrease hypertension
A
Fruit and veg Intake of K+ Calcium Magnesium NSP (non starch polysaccharides)
3
Q
What are the effects of flavonoids in fruit and vegetables
A
Antioxidant
4
Q
Does dietary intake of LDL increase your risk of coronary heart disease
A
No
5
Q
What in the diet increases LDL levels
A
saturated and trans fats
6
Q
Does replacing saturated fats with refined sugars reduce cardiovascular risk?
A
No
