NFS284H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Low-Density Lipoprotein, Saturated Fat, Cardiovascular Disease
18 Jan 2017
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Nutritional research studies: proves that some food reduces the risk of chronic disease. For example: green/orange vegetable statement they found that when they didn"t have the additional statement and run the simulation, people are not getting enough va. After adding it, people will consume enough vitamin a. Where can we find the word: saturated fat . Population with high saturated fat intake will tend to have high cardiovascular disease. In the last five years, researches have found that it is not associated with cvd. Means that you"re getting more of the protein from plant, and eating more oils such as olive/soybean/canola oil. Lean person get a better response: lower their ldl cholesterol more effectively. Fat person not as much response. If you reduce saturated and substitute with poly-unsaturated. The best thing you can do for your health: quit smoking (it is the biggest risk factor) Then, maintain a blood pressure (dietary salt/sodium)
