Health factors: high intake of fat, sugar and salt

what is fat

Aka lipid is a macronutrient that provide energy to the body. there are healthy and unhealthy fats.

healthy fats

monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats

unhealthy fats

saturated and trans fats

high fat: obesity

fats are energy dense. excessive consumption leads to weight gain.

high fat: cardiovasular disease

high intake of UNHLEATHY fats can lead to high cholestrol, risking the risk of athereslcoriss, heart attack and stroke

high LDL cholestrol

too much LDL, sticks to the wall of blood vessels, narrows and hardens arteries making it harder for blood to flow through. (atherscelrosis)

LDL cholestrol

Bad cholestrol. causes cardiovascular disease

fats on cholestrol

unhealthy fats increase LDL cholesterol levels in the blood (leads to cvd) Trans fats can also decrease levels of HDL cholesterol, further increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

high fat: type 2 diabetes

high unhealthy fats change the composition of cell membranes, interferes with the transport of glucose into the cell, increasing impaired glucose regulation and the risk of type 2 diabetes.

high fat intake: health concerns

overweight/obesity, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, colorectal cancer, type 2 diabetes

salt

contains. optimal for functioning in minimal amounts