Diet And Nutrition

Question 1

Atherosclerosis def

Answer 1

• where arteries become clogged with fatty substances.

Question 2

High -Density Lipoproteins (HDL) def

Answer 2

these transport excess cholesterol in the blood back to the liver where it is broken down and are classed as ‘good’ cholesterol since they lower the risk of developing heart disease

Question 3

Low -Density Lipoproteins (LDL) def

Answer 3

• these transport cholesterol in the blood to the tissue and are classed as ‘bad’ cholesterol since they are linked to an increased risk of heart disease

Question 4

Fats def

Answer 4

• are an energy source for long duration, low intensity exercise. They cannot be used anaerobically as they require oxygen to be broken down