Nutrition Exam 2

Describe the functions of fats

Differentiate between the various types of lipoproteins:

HDL
LDL
VLDL
Chylomicrons

Describe the effective ways to raise HDL's and lower LDL's

Define triglyceride

Define saturated fat

Describe monosaturated fat

Describe polyunsaturated fat

Describe phospholipid

Describe Cholestrol

Describe micelle

Describe food sources for each of the type of dietary fats

Which food factor is the most influential in raising blood cholestrol

Dietary guideline recommendations for total fat

Dietary guideline recommendations for saturated fat

Describe the dietary guideline recommendations for monounsaturated fat

Describe the dietary guideline recommendations for polyunsaturated fat

Describe the dietary guideline recommendations for cholestrol

Define essential fatty acid
-name the 2 essential fatty acids

Describe the desirable blood cholesterol level

Name the compounds that cholesterol is a precursor to

Identify omega 3 fatty acids
-their health benefits
-their food sources

Describe why fish oil supplements may be harmful

Define atherolsclerosis

Define Plaque

Define angina

Define CHD

Define MI

Define CVA

Identify the major risk factors for the development of CHD

Compare and contrast the development of CHD in men vs women