Spotlight B: Lipids Health/Disease

Question 1

Leading cause of death in the USA

Answer 1

Cardiovascular disease (CVD)

Question 2

Atherosclerosis

Answer 2

Presence if LDL and plaque contribute to clot formation

Leads to heart attack and stroke

Question 3

Desirable Cholesterol blood limits

Answer 3

Total: 0 to 200
HDL: 40-60 (below or over is undesirable)
LDL: 0-130
Triglycerides: 0-150

Question 4

Define partially hydrogenated oils

Answer 4

When hydrogen is added to vegetable oil to increase shelf life

Banned in 2018

Question 5

Health implications of hydrogenated oils

Answer 5

Aka Trans fats
Raise LDL and lower HDL which leads to heart disease and stroke

Officially being phased out of foods in 2018

Question 6

Which two types of fats raise blood cholesterol levels?

Answer 6

Saturated and trans fats both raise LDL cholesterol

Question 7

Two types of fat that lower the risk of heart disease

Answer 7

Polyunsaturated, monounsaturated and omega 3 and 6

Question 8

Name some tropical oils and their health implications

Answer 8

Palm oil and coconut oil
Type of saturated fat

• can raise cholesterol in blood (raises LDL)

Question 9

What tropical oil is solid at room temperature

Answer 9

Coconut oil

Because it has a higher melting point

Question 10

What is metabolic syndrome?

Answer 10

Includes high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat and abnormal cholesterol levels

Can be fixed with dietary changes and physical activity. Meds may also be subscribed

Question 11

How many servings of fish does the American Heart Association recommend per week? And what types of fish?

Answer 11

Two 3.5 ounce servings each week

Types: salmon, trout, herring, tuna