HPRM-205 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Lipoprotein, Whole Food, Low-Density Lipoprotein

• School: American University
• Department: Health Promotion
• Course: HPRM-205
• Professor: Professor Cressall

Document Summary

Fast food choices - salads good choice but be aware of toppings; order veggie or chicken burger instead of hamburger. Changing your habits - small changes can make a difference. Do not have to give up all high fat treats. Make sure everyday choices are nutrient dense diet. Need to lower saturated fat and trans fat intakes, not total fat, to maintain healthy body weight. Mediterranean diet yields low rates of heart disease, cancer, chronic disease. Total fat up to 35 percent of total calories, with limited saturated and trans fat. Wise fat approach: replace saturated fats and trans fat with unsaturated fats. Darker the better (extra-virgin) and it also prevents alzheimer"s disease. 9 cal/gram so must be eaten in moderation. A lot of fatty fish (omega 3) Low in saturated and hydrogenated fats; low intakes of red meat. Number one dietary determinant of ldl (low density lipoprotein) Trans fat also raises ldl cholesterol (low density lipoprotein)