cells in that area of the heart to die (called an infarct). Most heart attacks are caused by blood clots‚ which are in turn caused by atherosclerosis (stiffening and narrowing of the arteries). High blood fats (triglycerides) and LDL or “bad” cholesterol form plaque inside arteries‚ narrowing the passageway and reducing the amount of blood that can flow through. A person’s lifestyle plays a crucial role in preventing a heart attack or recovering from one. Eating a heart healthy diet and getting
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to several types of heart conditions. The most common type in the United States is coronary artery disease. A. Coronary artery disease occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. This plaque consists of cholesterol deposits. B. The most common form of coronary artery disease is called angina. C. A few symptoms are; chest pain and discomfort. This is because blood is having a difficult time reaching the heart. If left untreated it can result in a heart
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good fats are more like a liquid. So‚ what are the good fats and the bad fats? Good fats such as‚ monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats can lower bad cholesterol levels when eaten in moderation and can be beneficial. Bad fats‚ like the ones that most of us eat too much of are called saturated fats and trans fats. These raise bad cholesterol which can lead to heart disease and a number of other health problems. Saturated and trans fats are the worst types of fats that we consume. Monounsaturated
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hydrophobic and is made up of fatty acids. Phospholipids receive and transmit signals across the cell membrane and act as a store room for energy. Fatty acids Fatty acids Glycerol Glycerol Phosphate Phosphate Choline Choline Cholesterol Cholesterol Hydroxyl head – is hydrophilic and therefor orients itself with the polar heads of the phospholipids. Hydroxyl head – is hydrophilic and therefor orients itself with the polar heads of the phospholipids. Steroid Rings – Consists of four
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Physio-EX Blood Analysis: Computer Simulation Introduction In this lab five blood tests will be performed: hematocrit determination‚ erythrocyte sedimentation rate‚ hemoglobin determination‚ blood typing‚ and total cholesterol determination. A “hematocrit refers to the percentage of red blood cells (RBC’s) in a sample of whole blood. Since the function of red blood cells is the transport of oxygen to the cells of the body‚ the higher the hematocrit‚ the more red blood cells are available to carry
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I want to discuss with you why a vegetarian diet is best. We will see why humans are designed for a vegetarian diet‚ why vegetarian diets help prevent chronic diseases and cancer‚ and how vegetarian diets help the environment. If I told you that you were‚ on a daily basis‚ consuming food which could give you cancer‚ would you still eat it? If I told you that by limiting your intake of this food‚ you could not only live a longer and healthier life‚ but also be at a lesser risk for many types
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including margarine‚ pasta and other food products were manufactured‚ sold locally and exported. In 1995‚ a blockbuster product Benecol‚ cholesterol-lowering margarine‚ attracted the interest of food processors and supermarket groups throughout the world and fueled a surge of investor interest. Stanol ester is the active ingredient that provides the lower cholesterol benefit. There was huge marketing potential and profit opportunity for Raisio. However‚ its limited production capacity‚ limited supply
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Congestive Heart Failure Congestive Heart Failure‚ also known as "cardiac decompensation‚ cardiac insufficiency‚ and cardiac incompetence‚" (Basic Nursing 1111) is an imbalance in pump function in which the heart is failing and unable to do its work pumping enough blood to meet the needs of the body’s other organs. To some people‚ heart failure is defined as a sudden and complete stoppage of heart activityi.e. that the heart just stops beating. This is an inaccuracy. Heart failure usually
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* Name and address of the product’s manufacturer * Net contents in terms of weight‚ measure or count‚ and * Ingredient list and Nutrition Facts Components of a Nutrition Facts panel | Nutrition FactsCommon nutrients‚ such as total fat‚ cholesterol‚ and sodium‚ are required fields. Other nutrients‚ such as potassium and Vitamin K‚ are optional and not required to be listed. Each package must identify the quantities of specified nutrients and food constituents for one serving. It is important
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cheaper ingredients such as high fat meat and foods that contain lots of unhealthy fats (saturated and trans fats) and cholesterol‚ instead of nutritious foods such as lean meats‚ fresh fruits‚ and vegetables. Is fast food bad? There is no such thing as a "bad" food. All foods can fit into a healthy meal plan! It’s true that fast food is usually high in fat‚ calories‚ cholesterol‚ and sodium‚ but eating fast food every once in a while is not going to cause you problems. If you eat too much fast
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