NUT 10 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Coronary Artery Disease, Monounsaturated Fat, Polyunsaturated Fat

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10 Aug 2018
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Metabolic syndrome & high blood cholesterol impact on heart disease risk. Abdominal obesity (waist >35 inches in women & 40 in men) Plus: hypertension & elevated blood triglyceride & low hdl levels. Insulin resistance (above normal fasting blood glucose >100 mg/dl) Higher the circulating level of cholesterol, the greater risk of death from coronary artery disease. Hdl >40 mg/dl - low cvd risk. Higher % fat calorie intake = higher risk for heart disease. Countries that have a high intake of fat tend to have an increased risk for heart disease. Recommended to keep fat intake < 25-35% of total calories. Exception: coconut oil is high in saturated fat but no essential fat. Goal: 10% or more of total calories. Omega-3s: help lower ldl cholesterol & heart disease risk. Goal: eat seafood twice weekly & include plant sources of omega- Dietary cholesterol & soluble fiber"s impact on heart disease risk. Quality protein critical for strong immune system.

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