Saturated fats for human health

Question 1

Main causes of heart disease

Answer 1

-fatty deposits on the inner wall of the coronary arteries
-high bp
-diet high in saturated fats
-smoking
-lack of exercise

Question 2

what is the single leading cause of death in the UK

Answer 2

-damage to the heart and blood vessels

Question 3

How and where are lipoproteins made

Answer 3

-food that has been absorbed at the small intestine
-lipids and proteins combine to make lipoproteins

Question 4

How do low density lipoproteins build up

Answer 4

-diet high in saturated fats

Question 5

How is blood flow restricted

Answer 5

-atheroma (fatty substance) is deposited in the coronary arteries, restricting blood flow and restricting oxygen getting to the heart

Question 6

High unsaturated fat diet

Answer 6

-body makes more high density lipoproteins
-high density lipoproteins carry away harmful fats away to the liver for disposal

Question 7

Significance of having more high density lipoproteins than low density

Answer 7

-lowers the chance of heart disease