NUTR 4700 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: National Cholesterol Education Program, American Heart Association, Brazil Nut
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The more fish consumed, lower risk of cvd. Trans and saturated fats must be limited and replaced with unsaturated fats. Serum cholesterol not made up entirely of dietary. Cholesterol made in body but is not an essential nutrient. There should be no guidelines on cholesterol . Brazil nut consumption improves lipid profile and oxidative stress. Omega-3 prostaglandins are beneficial (prevent platelets from sticking) Omega-6 prostaglandins are detrimental (encourage platelets sticking) Vasodilation (o-3) versus vasoconstriction (o-6)/ elasticity vs. hardening of blood vessels. Omega-6 sources: oil made of plants (vegetable oil, sunflower, soy) Primary prevention- before getting disease, secondary- already have. Ncep and aha recommend use of functional ingredients such as: viscous fiber, soy protein, plant sterols, and nuts to reduce cholesterol. Pistachios rich in protein, monounsaturated fatty acids, and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Pistachios reduce blood lipids (especially ldl), beneficial to serum lipid profile. Viscous fiber, soy protein, plant sterols, nuts.
