NTR 306 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Menopause, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Carbohydrate
Document Summary
Advances in medical science have increased average life expectancy of adults. Immunizations and antibiotics protect against infectious diseases. Strong immune system depends on adequate nutrition. Immune system responds to subtle changes in nutrition status. For synthesis of antibodies and cytokines, cell multiplication, and process of ending the response. Multiple risk factors for each chronic disease. Diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Coronary heart disease (chd) is most common form. Usually caused by atherosclerosis in coronary arteries. Accumulation of fatty streaks along inner arterial walls. Diet high in saturated and trans fat. Blood flow to the heart is cut off. Caused by restricted blood flow to the brain. Risk factors for coronary heart disease (chd) By age 20, half of us adults have at least one major risk factor. Unknown whether high hdl levels confer additional benefit. Hypertension and heart disease correlation holds regardless of age and gender. If recommended by a physician, based on screening results.
