Nutrition For CVD (6TQs)

Question 1

Desired total cholesterol ?

Answer 1

<200

Question 2

Desired HDL?

Answer 2

> 60

Question 3

Desired LDL?

Answer 3

<100

Question 4

Desired TGs?

Answer 4

<150

Question 5

What is normal BP?

Answer 5

120/80

Question 6

What is considered pre HTN ?

Answer 6

120-139 or 80-89

Question 7

What is considered stage 1 HTN ?

Answer 7

140-159, or 90-99

Question 8

What is considered stage 2 HTN?

Answer 8

> 160 or >100

Question 9

What should you swap trans fat for?

Answer 9

MUFA OR PUFA

Question 10

What should you swap saturated fat for?

Answer 10

PUFA

Question 11

You should not swap UFA for what?

Answer 11

Carbs

Question 12

What should you eat with the Mediterranean diet?

Answer 12

Whole grains, fruits, veggies, fish, nuts, seeds, wed wine, veg oil, daily exercise

Question 13

What are some characteristics of the DASH diet?

Answer 13

Low fat and sodium, plant based, lean means, nuts seeds, low fat dairy, high potassium, magnesium, calcium, fiber aim for 2000 cals

Question 14

What is the nutritional therapy for patients with elevated LDL, TG and BP?

Answer 14

Aim for 2-4 g of EPA and DHA daily, limit sweets and red meats, lots of veggies and fruit whole grains. Exercise 3-4 days