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FATS

FATS. Fats supply energy in compact form and are the chief source of energy for the body. Saturated fat. Solid at room temperature Found in dairy products, meats. Contributes to cholesterol. Cholesterol. Fatty wax like substance Produced in the liver

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FATS

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  1. FATS Fats supply energy in compact form and are the chief source of energy for the body.

  2. Saturated fat • Solid at room temperature • Found in dairy products, meats. • Contributes to cholesterol

  3. Cholesterol • Fatty wax like substance • Produced in the liver • Bad diet can contribute to high levels…can lead to heart disease

  4. Lipoproteins • Carry cholesterol through bloodstream • High Density Lipoproteins (HDL) “good”, quick moving, fruits & veges Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL) “bad”, slow moving, high in fat Very Low Density Lipoproteins (VLDL) “very bad”, very slow moving, very high in fat…ice cream, etc.

  5. Atherosclerosis • Too much fat can lead to heart disease • “Athero” means fat • “Sclera” means artery wall • “Osis” means fatty deposits • Athero/Scler/Osis or coronary heart disease

  6. Endarterectomy • Endarterectomy- surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery that is clogged with atherosclerosis. 

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