Clinical Nutrition- Exam 1- Nutrition for CVD

Healthy ranges for total cholesterol

Less than 200

Healthy range for HDL (good)

>60

Healthy range for LDL (bad)

Healthy range for triglycerides

Number 1 recommendation for diet help to decrease risk of CVD

Prioritize veggies, fruits, legumes, nuts, whole grains and fish

Number 2 recommendation for diet to help decrease risk of CVD

Replace saturated fat with dietary monosaturated and polyunsaturated fats

Number 3 recommendation for diet to help decrease risk of CVD

Reduced amounts of cholesterol and sodium

Number 4 recommendation for diet to help decrease risk of CVD

Minimize intake of processed meats, refined carbohydrates and sweetened beverages

Number 5 recommendation for diet to help decrease risk of CVD

Intake of trans fats should be avoided

Number 1 recommendation for exercise to help decrease risk of CVD

Adults routinely counseled in healthcare visits to optimize physically active lifestyle

Number2 recommendation for exercise to help decrease risk of CVD

At least 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous

Number 3 recommendation for exercise to help decrease risk of CVD

For those who can't do the exercise then some sort of movement is good

Number 4 recommendation for exercise to help decrease risk of CVD

Decreasing sedentary behavior in adults

Number 1 recommendation for fat people to help decrease CVD

Weight loss

Number 2 recommendation for fat people to help decreaseCVD

Counseling and comprehensive lifestyle intervention

Number 3 recommendation for fat people to help decrease risk of CVD

BMI and waist circumference tested annually

Basics of Mediterranean diet

Base of whole grains (5-12 servings) and legumes (1-3)

Fruits (3-4) and veggies (6-9)

Nuts and seeds (1-2)

Vegetable oil (0-2)

Little bit of dairy, eggs and minimal sweets

Basics of DASH diet

Low fat, low sodium diet

Plant based (means more potassium), lean meats, nuts, seeds, low fat dairy

High in potassium, magnesium calcium and fiber

About 2000 calories (25-30% fat, mostly MUFA, 25% protein

TRUE or FALSE

Dietary cholesterol not influence LDL

TRUE