NURS305 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Unsaturated Fat, Dietary Reference Intake, Hepatotoxicity
23 Dec 2016
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Saturated fats (solid at room temp) and hydrogenated fats raise levels of low density lipoprotein cholesterol: health canada recommends limiting the amount of saturated fats in diet. Unsaturated fats (liquid at room temp) reduces ldl levels and triglycerides: either omega-3 oils or omega 6 oils, health canada recommends 30-45ml of unsaturated fat. Body can synthesize sufficient cholesterol to meet its daily requirements. Too much can lead to atherosclerosis, stroke, and myocardial infarction. Emulsifiers naturally and also used in food industry: vitamins and minerals metabolism of most nutrients. People who use sunscreens and dark skinned people require dietary source to meet daily requirements. Older adults who smoke need vitamin d! bc aging + smoking impairs vitamin d synthesis. Vitamin b12 and folate need to be present to be activated. 3 minerals of importance iron (need vitamin c), zinc, and calcium: supplements: Herbs beginning with g (garlic, ginger, ginkgo, grapefruits, etc. ) are involves in herb-drug interactions.
