HNU 215 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Malnutrition, Phenylketonuria, Phenylalanine
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Development of atherosclerosis (see diagram in textbook, don understand that a healthy artery gets clogged and ruptured) " t memorize it all but: normal artery, fatty streak formation, fibrous cap formation, fibrous cap rupture. If the cap ruptures, blood clots can rapidly form around it. If blood flow in a coronary artery is blocked, the result is a heart attack. Blood lipids (high ldl, triglycerides, low hdl) Diets that reduce the risk of heart disease: increased fibre, antioxidants (i. e. blueberries, cranberries), and b vita- mins, examples: fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains and fish. Diets that contribute to heart disease: high in trans fats, saturated fats, and sodium, examples: red meat, processed meats, hydrogenated vegetable oils. Health canada: first government in the world to implement the mandatory labeling of trans fats on prepackaged foods. Cardio-protective effects of the traditional mediterranean and asian diets versus modern diets. Asian diet also has green tea which is a good antioxidant.
