impacts of different types of dietary fat on human health

Question 1

what does a high intake of fat by humans contribute to ?

Answer 1

a high intake of fat by humans, mostly saturated, contributes to heart disease

it raises the low density lipoprotein levels (LDL) this is bad cholesterol

this increases the likelihood of atheromas (build up of fat) in coronary and other arteries

this leads to blockages and eventually heart disease

Question 2

what is the name for the build up of fat?

Answer 2

atheromas

Question 3

what does LDL stand for and is it good or bad?

Answer 3

low density lipoprotein

bad cholesterol

Question 4

what does HDL stand for and is it good or bad?

Answer 4

high density lipoprotein

good cholesterol

Question 5

polyunsaturated fat:

Answer 5

essential fat needed from food as our bodies cant produce it

it lowers LDL

found in: most cooking oils, fatty fish, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds

AKA: omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids

Question 6

what is polyunsaturated fat and what affect does it have on cholesterol?

Answer 6

essential fat needed from food as our bodies cant produce it

lowers LDL

Question 7

what is polyunsaturated fats found in?

Answer 7

most cooking oils, fatty fish, pumpkin seeds,sesame seeds

Question 8

what is polyunsaturated fat known as?

Answer 8

omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids

Question 9

monounsaturated fats

Answer 9

considered a healthy fat

lowers LDL levels and maintains HDL levels

found in: olive oil, avocado,most nuts

Question 10

what is a monounsaturated fat and what affect does it have on cholesterol

Answer 10

it is considered a healthy fat

lowers LDL levels and maintains HDL levels

Question 11

what are monounsaturated fats found in?

Answer 11

olive oil
avocado and avocado oil
most nuts

Question 12

saturated fat:

Answer 12

increases total cholesterol and LDL

it is best to consume in moderation

it is found in red meat, whole milk, cheese, deep fried foods, butter , coconut

Question 13

what is saturated fat and what affect does it have on cholesterol

Answer 13

it increases total cholesterol and LDL best to consume in moderation

Question 14

what foods is saturated fat found in?

Answer 14

red meat, whole milk, deep fried foods, butter, coconut, cheese

Question 15

trans fat:

Answer 15

a by product of processing healthier fats to give them a longer shelf life

it raises LDL and lowers HDL
intake should be limited

AKA: partially hydrogenated oil

Question 16

what affect does trans fat have on cholesterol?

Answer 16

raises LDL and lowers HDL