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MA Diet and CHD
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What form does cholesterol take when being transported in the blood? | Lipoproteins; either high density or low density |
| Which lipoprotein deposits fat into the artery walls, known as atherosclerosis? | A high concentration of LDLs cause a deposition of fat into the artery walls |
| What components of the diet help to reduce chance of developing CHD? | Fibre, oily fish, small amounts of alcohol consumption |
| What components of the diet increase the risk of developing CHD? | Excess salt, fats (saturated), high cholesterol |
| Which lipoproteins are increased from high levels of unsaturated fats? | HDLs |
| Name three health problems linked to obesity | Cancer, CHD, diabetes(type 2), hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, breathing difficulties |
| How do HDLs reduce cholesterol levels in the blood? | They carry the cholesterol from the body tissues back to the liver, which is either used to make bile or is broken down. |