Cholesterol and Fats

Question 1

What is Kori?

Answer 1

A tightness, hardness or swelling under the spine of the scapula indicating a predisposition to develop blood pressure issues. - Kiiko Matsumoto

Question 2

Dyslipidemia

Answer 2

an unhealthy level of fats, or lipids, in your bloodstream.

Question 3

A type of Dyslipidemia - when the lipid level is too high.

Answer 3

hyperlipidemia

Question 4

True or False: Dyslipidemia is an important risk factors for the development of atherosclerotic vascular disease.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

LDL

Answer 5

low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL)—

Question 6

Why is Cholesterol important?

Answer 6

Is an essential component of the bile, brain cells, neurons, and all cell membranes. building block of estrogenic hormones, testosterone, corticosteroids, and vitamin D.

Question 7

RDA of Cholesterol vs American average intake?

Answer 7

300mg versus 800mg

Question 8

Triglycerides versus Cholesterol?

Answer 8

Energy versus Hormones & Enzymes

Both forms of LIPIDS

Question 9

Lipoproteins

Answer 9

Lipoproteins are special protein molecules that bind to triglycerides and cholesterol

Question 10

HDL Versus LDL

Answer 10

HDL is the “good“ cholesterol …
because it clears cholesterol from the walls of arteries and helps lower the level of blood cholesterol, keeping it in a good range.
LDL is the “bad” cholesterol…
A high overall concentration of cholesterol or a high percentage of LDL increases the risk of atherosclerosis and thus heart disease

Question 11

Saturated Fats versus Monounsaturated Fats

Answer 11

Bad (meat/butter) versus Good (Avocados/EVOO..can lower LDL)

Question 12

Cholesterol levels

Answer 12

• Below 200 mg/dL = Desirable
• 200-239 mg/dL= Borderline high
• 240 mg/dL = High

Question 13

LDL Levels

Answer 13

• 100-129 mg/dL= Optimal
• 130-159 mg/dL= Borderline high
• 160-189 mg/dL= High

Question 14

HDL

Answer 14

Below 40 mg/dL (men) = Poor
Below 50 mg/dL (women) = Poor
50-59 mg/dL = Better
60 mg/dL = Excellent

Question 15

Lowering LDL reduces risk of what condition?

Answer 15

Lowering LDL levels through diet and medication has been shown to reduce the progression of CAD (Coronary Artery Disease) and CAD mortality.

Question 16

What kind of drugs block synthesis of cholesterol?

Answer 16

Statin drugs or “HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors” block the synthesis of cholesterol, increasing the liver's removal of LDL.
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Fluvastatin (Lescol)
Lovastatin(Mevacor)
Simvastatin (Zocor)

Question 17

Side effect of statins?

Answer 17

Myalgia (muscle pain)

Question 18

What happens to the walls of the arteries during Atherosclerosis?

Answer 18

Atherosclerosis refers to the general condition of the progressive thickening and loss of elasticity in the walls of arteries. Plaques of lipids form.

Question 19

Atherosclerosis can lead to what two conditions?

Answer 19

1. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) : Atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries. Increases the risk of angina and myocardial infarction.
2. Cerebro-vascular disease: Atherosclerosis of the arteries that nourish the brain. Increases the risk of both ischemic, and hemorrhagic strokes.

Question 20

What is Atherosclerosis?

Answer 20

A disease of the arteries characterized by the deposition of plaques of fatty material on their inner walls.