HLTH355 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: High-Density Lipoprotein, Cardiac Arrhythmia, Avocado
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Increases risk of heart disease and breast cancer. Lowers hdl cholesterol levels: monosaturated choose moderate amounts, found in, olive canola, and safflower oils, avocado oils, peanut butter (without added fat, many nuts, including almonds, cashews, pecans, and pistachios, possible effects on health. Lowers total cholesterol and ldl cholesterol levels: may lower hdl cholesterol levels, may reduce risk of heart disease, may slightly increase risk of cancer if omega-6 intake is high and omega-3 intake is low. Protein: structural muscles, bone, blood, enzymes, hormones, cell membranes. Protein: unlike carbohydrate and fat, proteins contain nitrogen. To be used efficiently by the cells, protein must be accompanied by the full array of vitamins and minerals. 11 can be produced by food if needed components are supplied by the diet. Picture diagram of the digestive system: the digestive system. Food is partially broken down by being chewed and mixed with saliva in the mouth.