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11 Cards in this Set
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Which lipid does excess body fat promote?
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VLDL
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Effect of saturated fats
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raise LDL (should be less than 7% of energy for day)
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How can you limit trans fats?
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limit hydrogenated oils
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Why are MUFAs better for dietary lipids?
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do not raise LDL
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Omega-6 fatty acids are found where?
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seeds and nuts (store oils in cool, dry place)
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Effect of 6-PUFAs
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suggest dec LDL, total chol, and TG
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What do omega-3s definitely do? What questions remain?
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lowers TG (inc LL activity); additional mechanisms unknown
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General effect of plant sterols
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lower LDL by 5-15% (2-3g/d)
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What effect can alcohol have?
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inc HDL (return to normal range with abstinence)
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Impact of dietary fiber
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dec LDL by 6-7%
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Effect of Vit C/E on lipid control
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none (or not enough data)
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