CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

2 parts

• Heart (Cardio)• Blood Vessels (Vascular)

Conditions

• Heart - coronary heart disease (heart attack).

• Vascular - Atherosclerosis» Arteriosclerosis

Artherosclerosis

• Build up of fats, cholesterol in arteries• Makes artery smaller, harder to pump blood• Incresased blood pressure• Stroke – blood clot forms and completely

blocks blood supply to brain.

Risk factors

• High saturated fat intake• High sodium intake• Low Potassium intake• High alcohol intake

How do I prevent it?

• BALANCED DIET, VARIETY OF FOODS, EXERCISE REGULARLY

Nutrients that will help

• Omega 3 (oily fish), omega 6 (begetable oils) fatty acids and soy will lower LDL.

• Soluble fibre transports bile acids from liver out of body. These acids are converted to cholesterol if they remain in the body.