the impact of a high intake of fat on australias health status

Question 1

types of fats

Answer 1

good:
- monounsaturated
- polyunsaturated
bad:
- saturated
- trans

Question 2

high intake of fat leads to

Answer 2

• overweight and obesity
• type 2 diabetes
• atherosclerosis
• colorectal cancer

Question 3

high intake of fat - overweight/obesity

Answer 3

• fat is used as a fuel for energy production
• all fats contribute to weight gain if the energy is not used
• overweight and obesity can lead to a range of conditions

Question 4

high intake of fat - cardiovascular disease

Answer 4

• linked with cholesteral levels
• too much LDL gets deposited on the walls of the blood vessels, leading to the narrowing of the arteries (atherosclerosis)
• HDL can slow the process of atherosclerosis
• saturated fats increase levels of LDL in the blood
• trans fats increase LDL and decrease levels of HDL in the blood stream
• monounsaturated fats reduce LDL levels
• polyunsaturated fats reduce LDL and increase HDL, reduce blood clots and inflammation

Question 5

high intake of fat - type 2 diabetes

Answer 5

• trans and saturated fats have been shown to interfere with the function of the cell membrane
• this can interfere with the transport of glucose to the cells
• this can lead to impaired glucose regulation and increase the risk of type 2 diabetes

Question 6

high intake of fat - colorectal cancer

Answer 6

• the HOW is not very strong for this one
• high fat diet can cause changes in the digestive system and increase inflammation which can lead to increased cell division, therefore risk of cancer