postprandial lipaemia Flashcards
1
Q
what is postprandial lipaemia
A
elevation of lipids in circulation seen in the hours after eating a fat-containing meal
2
Q
what helps reduce lipaemic response
A
walking even when the meal is consumed many hours after exercise
3
Q
how does walking help reduce it
A
greater LPL activity restores intramuscular TAG
less hepatic VLDL secretion as more fat is being oxidised
greater blood flow to previously exercise muscle and liver
