NUTR 4700 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Low-Density Lipoprotein, Blood Sugar, Trans Fat

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Key risk factors: hypertension, high ldl, smoking. Other risk factors: diabetes, overweight, obese, poor diet, physical inactivity, excessive alcohol consumption. About of americans (49%) have at least 1 of the 3 key risk factors centers for disease. All risk factors are modifiable, note diabetes refers to blood glucose control. Similarities in studies: about low risk lifestyles, same lifestyle factors, followed adults, mentioned how being at high risk effected the heart. Differences: one was about lowering risk for cvd, diabetes, and cancer/ another was about scd/ 7. 8 years long vs. 26 years/ german adults vs. u. s. women. What to take away from studies: following a low risk lifestyle to reduce risks is applicable to all groups of people. Adopting a few healthy behaviors can have a major impact on risk of morbidity. High ldl as a key risk factor for cvd. Serum cholesterol (total, hdl, ldl) has huge impact on risk of mortality.

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