Exam 19: Nutrition and Heart Disease

Mike is a 45-year-old male who is concerned about his cardiovascular health.His mother and grandfather both have had heart attacks.His diet consists of a high-sugar granola breakfast cereal with whole milk; ham and American cheese on white bread for lunch; pretzels for snacks; and pepperoni pizza,steak,or cheeseburgers for most dinner meals.He also enjoys drinking beer several times a week,typically consuming five to six beers each time.​ Mike does not exercise regularly but enjoys playing golf,swimming,and weight lifting.His job is moderately active and involves long periods of standing,which worsens his chronic back pain.Recently Mike has been considering making some dietary and lifestyle modifications to improve his cardiovascular health and reduce his cholesterol.Answer the following questions to help Mike make healthy changes and improve his diet and lifestyle. -How much physical activity should Mike engage in to help prevent heart disease?

Increased intake of foods rich in _____ elevate blood levels of glucose and triglycerides,trigger chronic inflammation and insulin resistance,and promote weight gain in many people.

Cholesterol is soluble in fat.

When arteries are narrowed by _____% or more,the shortage of blood to the heart can produce chest pain.

Mike is a 45-year-old male who is concerned about his cardiovascular health.His mother and grandfather both have had heart attacks.His diet consists of a high-sugar granola breakfast cereal with whole milk; ham and American cheese on white bread for lunch; pretzels for snacks; and pepperoni pizza,steak,or cheeseburgers for most dinner meals.He also enjoys drinking beer several times a week,typically consuming five to six beers each time.​ Mike does not exercise regularly but enjoys playing golf,swimming,and weight lifting.His job is moderately active and involves long periods of standing,which worsens his chronic back pain.Recently Mike has been considering making some dietary and lifestyle modifications to improve his cardiovascular health and reduce his cholesterol.Answer the following questions to help Mike make healthy changes and improve his diet and lifestyle. -Which food should Mike choose instead of pepperoni pizza to help prevent heart disease?

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​endothelium

Heart disease begins with _____.

Chest pain is referred to as angina.

A number of _____ are known to directly affect blood cholesterol levels and the risk of heart disease.

A side effect of chronic inflammation is that it damages lipids,cells,and tissues.

Arteries leading to the heart are the only ones affected by atherosclerosis.