Chapter

Lipids and Disease

From Human Nutrition by Human Nutrition

Concepts

1. Risk Factors

   "Because heart disease, cancer, and stroke are the three leading causes of death in the United States, it is critical to address dietary and lifestyle choices that will ultimately decrease risk factor

2. Dietary Fats

   "In proper amounts, cholesterol is a compound used by the body to sustain many important body functions. In excess, cholesterol is harmful if it accumulates in the structures of the body’s vast networ

3. Blood Cholesterol

   "Dietary cholesterol does have a small impact on overall blood cholesterol levels, but not as much as some people may think. The average American female consumes 237 milligrams of dietary cholesterol

4. Health Outcomes

   "If left unchecked, improper dietary fat consumption can lead down a path to severe health problems. An increased level of lipids, triglycerides, and cholesterol in the blood is called hyperlipidemia.

5. Healthy Choices

   "Saturated fats are found in large amounts in foods of animal origin and should be limited within the diet. Polyunsaturated fats are generally obtained from non-animal sources. While they are benefici