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Hyperlipidemia is an abnormally high level of blood lipids and lipoproteins (LeMone, 2015, p. 867). There are two categories of hyperlipidemia: primary and secondary. Primary hyperlipidemia is due to a genetic defect. “There may be a defective synthesis of the apolipoproteins, a lack of lipoprotein receptors, defective receptors, or defects in the handling of cholesterol in the cell that are genetically determined” (Porth, 2011, p. 407). Secondary hyperlipidemia is initiated by other diseases…

can increase people’s risk of heart disease because of the amount of trans fat in it (Fast Food). Some cities have even banned this oil (Fast Food). There was a study done about…

units of heat that measure the energy available in foods. d. carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, fats, and alcohol. 2. The ChooseMyPlate USDA website and recommendations should be used as: a. a list of exact foods that you should and…

and low in fat and calories, with an emphasis on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, explains Mayo Clinic. Consume fish at least twice a week. Foods to avoid include the saturated fats in high-fat dairy products and animal proteins and trans fats found in processed foods. Studies suggest that people with Type 2 diabetes who eat a high-fiber diet incorporating nuts, beans, and legumes can improve their blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that…

Junk Food is a pejorative word to describe foods that contain High levels of calories, trans-fat, and an excessive amount of sugar with little protein, vitamin or minerals. Foods such as hamburger, hot dog and many other that are fried pre packed, are also consider Junk Food with high protein; because of the excessive amount of trans-fat it contains. Although Junk Food, is known to be one of the world’s biggest problem; as people keep consuming it, not knowing how bad they are harming themselves…

Based on my intake spreadsheet, it seems to show that I consumed 130.65g of sugar in my diet that is naturally occurring. I feel like my added sugar intake seems to be high because I know to myself that I tend to choose sweet things over any food. I tend to choose and eat a lot of sweet things just because I want to even though I know that it’s bad for my health. I think I can reduced this by cutting down on my sweet portion. Also, I need to compare which is less sugar and much healthier. For…

INTRODUCTION The French paradox describes the lowered incidences of coronary heart diseases (CHD) in French people with respect to their diet which consists of high amounts of saturated fats. It is one of the many paradoxes with examples such as the Israeli paradox, which shows that although having a diet low in saturated fats, the Israeli Jews have increased incidences of CHD . This paradoxical event caused elevated interest in the causative factor that can seemingly lower the incidences of CHD…

If you would like to get into better form and put some muscular where there is currently unwanted fat, then it is time for you to begin working out. And if you are going to determine, you need to also follow an excellent, well-balanced high calorie protein powder diet program, or you will be work out for nothing. Both exercise and dieting are needed by all of us in order to eat well and balanced and exercise and dieting can also help to prevent and treat several medical concerns, such as being…

According to Sara M. Seifert et al. authors of Health Effects of Energy Drinks on Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults, “Energy drinks are consumed by 30% to 50% of adolescents and young adults.” This has lead to many adolescents to the path of obesity because of the excessive amount of energy drinks kids have.(Cavadini C, Siga-Riz AM, Popkin BM. U. S. adolescent food intake trends from 1965 to 1996. Arch Dis Child 2000;83) Recently the small country of Lithuania has banned the sale of energy…

to stay healthy. Some major things that go into it are; our daily diet, exercise, fat, hunger, and the labels on our food. By getting a better idea about these main subjects; I learned that you can improve your diet, and have a healthier life. The one thing I learned from…