An issue about CHD
Junk food elevates the attack rate of
diabetes and coronary heartdisease
Minesota University in America Professor Andrew O. Odegaard
Conducting a survey of Chinese Singaporean
When having fast food more than twice in a week,
the attack rate of diabetes is 27% and the death rate
of coronary disease is elevated 56%
compared with no eating fast food at all.
The prof
@ Showed lesions and narrowing consistent with CHD in 77% of
the soldiers whose average was 22 years.
@ Studying the development and progression of coronary artery lesions ininfants and chlidren support the view that atherosclerosis begins in childhood and progresses slowly
Into adulthood.
@Pathobiological Determinants of Atherosclerosis in Youth(PDAY): early atherosclerotic lesions
charts use the following variables: age, total serum cholesterol, serum HDL cholesterol, systolic blood pressure, whether one is being treated for hypertension, and smoking
Total and HDL cholesterol measurements should be the average of at least two measurements obtained from lipoprotein analysis.
Systolic blood pressure should be based on the average of several blood pressure measurements
Structure
Glycerol + two fatty acids + phosphate group
Functions
Component of cell membranes
Lipid transport as part of lipoproteins
Emulsifiers
Food sources
Egg yolks, liver, soybeans, peanuts
Mouth and stomach
Minimal digestion of triglycerides
Small intestine
Emulsified by phospholipids
Digested by pancreatic lipase
Absorbed into intestinal cells
Formed into chylomicrons and move
diets
Semi-vegetarian
Usually includes fish, poultry; no red meat
Lacto-ovo vegetarian
Includes milk, eggs
Vegan
Plant foods only
Dietary recommendations
Choose a variety of foods
Choose whole, unrefined foods
Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables
Choose lower-fat dairy products and eggs in moderation
Consume a regular source of vitamins B12 and D
Fortified foods or supplements