Macro nutrients and CV disease Flashcards
what do sat fats do?
- raise serum LDL
2. possibly raise CHD risk - may also raise HDL
what do trans fats do (2)
- raise LDL
2. ower HDL
what do polyunstaurateds do
- lower LDL
2. Lower HDL
effect of polyunsats
over lower CHD risk
level to keep polyunsats under
10%
what do monounsats do
- lower LDL
2. raise HDL
where to get monounsats
nuts and olive oil
what happens if too many polys
cancer risk
what does sugar do
increase in cals. get fat>incr. risk
what does alcohol do
- 1 drink a day increases HDL
2. over 2/day increases cancer and mortality
what does veg protein do
lower LDL
what does soy do?
increase NO synthesis and vasodilaye art. bed
what is effect of bran
5-10g increase will drop chol, by 5%
what does weight do
waist size associated with CHD
what does excercise do
increase HDL
what are excercise reccomendations
- vigorour walking in women after menop.
2. vigorous excercise in men except after heart attack, then just moderate
what do we want from plants
sterols, not stanols
