Macro nutrients and CV disease Flashcards
1
Q
what do sat fats do?
A
- raise serum LDL
2. possibly raise CHD risk - may also raise HDL
2
Q
what do trans fats do (2)
A
- raise LDL
2. ower HDL
3
Q
what do polyunstaurateds do
A
- lower LDL
2. Lower HDL
4
Q
effect of polyunsats
A
over lower CHD risk
5
Q
level to keep polyunsats under
A
10%
6
Q
what do monounsats do
A
- lower LDL
2. raise HDL
7
Q
where to get monounsats
A
nuts and olive oil
8
Q
what happens if too many polys
A
cancer risk
9
Q
what does sugar do
A
increase in cals. get fat>incr. risk
10
Q
what does alcohol do
A
- 1 drink a day increases HDL
2. over 2/day increases cancer and mortality
11
Q
what does veg protein do
A
lower LDL
12
Q
what does soy do?
A
increase NO synthesis and vasodilaye art. bed
13
Q
what is effect of bran
A
5-10g increase will drop chol, by 5%
14
Q
what does weight do
A
waist size associated with CHD
15
Q
what does excercise do
A
increase HDL
