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most common type of heart disease is
coronary artery disease
___________ is a condition that forms when plaque builds up in the arteries and narrows the space of lumen in the arteries, making it harder for blood to flow
atherosclerosis
total fat intake for a cardiovascular patient should be
25-35% of cals/day
which type of fiber is known to be more beneficial for the use of treating CVD patients via MNT?
soluble fibers
inflammation is the body’s inflammatory response characterized by:
redness, swelling, warmth, pain, response to infection and/or injury with the production of cytokines
chronic diseases are slow developing, long lasting diseases that arent contagious. examples include:
diabetes, cancer, heart disease, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis
what disorder is commonly associated w affecting the lungs and lymph glands as a result of inflammation, abnormal lumps or nodules (called granulomas)?
sarcoidosis granuloma
what is a huge trigger for inflammation?
oxidative stress
which supplement seems to have some effects similar to non-steroidal inflammatory drugs?
ginger
what is judy’s main problem with starting kindergarten?
she has a peanut allergy
what kind of rxns does judy have from her allergy?
hives nd asthma
what is the best way for kids w severe allergies to be sure to avoid those foods during school?
pack a lunch
can she outgrow her peanut allerrgy?
yes
who is most responsible for watching judy to eat safe at school?
judy herself
what is not a factor contributing to cardiovascular disease?
seizures