Extra Credit: Fats and Heart Disease worksheet and case study

Fats and Heart Disease Assignment                          Name________________________

FDNT 10        

1. What is LDL? What is HDL? What is the function of each?

2. Explain or diagram the process of atherosclerosis using these terms:

HDl  LDL  artery oxidized  immune system plaque 

3. Case Study- You have a family member who has high cholesterol, high blood pressure and his mom had a stroke.  He does not exercise because he works so much at a stressful job.  He is 5’9” and weighs 240 pounds.  He is asking you what they should do in their diet to prevent getting a stroke or heart attack.

This is a typical day of eating for him:

2 scrambled eggs

1 cup whole milk

2 slices bacon

2 1-ounce Slim Jims

6 ounces lean ground beef

2 ounces provolone cheese

¼ cup blue cheese dressing

12 ounces water

2 ounces cheddar cheese cubes

6 ounces grilled chicken breasts

1 scrambled egg

1 cup lettuce

1 apple or orange

½ cup blue cheese dressing

12 ounces water

1.What are his risk factors for heart disease? List at least 3

2. What changes would you recommend in their diet? List at least 4, be specific and explain why these changes would help them

3. What lifestyle changes would you recommend for them to further prevent heart disease? List at least 2.