NHPA Cardiovascular Disease

Question 1

How does sodium increase risk of cardiovascular disease?

Answer 1

High sodium intake increases blood pressure

Question 2

How does fibre increase risk of cardiovascular disease?

Answer 2

Low fibre intake prevents removal of excess cholesterol

Question 3

How do fats increase risk of cardiovascular disease?

Answer 3

High amounts of saturated fats and trans fatty acids increase build up of fatty deposits on blood vessel walls and increase LDL cholesterol levels in the blood

Question 4

How do fats decrease risk of cardiovascular disease?

Answer 4

Consuming low fat foods decreases the amount of fat available to be stored in the body surrounding the heart

Question 5

How do trans and saturated fats decrease risk of cardiovascular disease?

Answer 5

Consuming smaller amounts of saturated and trans fats prevents build up of fatty tissue in artery walls

Question 6

How does polyunsaturated fat decreases risk of cardiovascular disease?

Answer 6

Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids lower LDL cholesterol and Improve blood cholesterol levels

Question 7

How does soluble fibre decrease cardiovascular disease?

Answer 7

Lowers blood cholesterol levels