NUTR 331- Nutrition for Health Final exam
study review (document covers 50% for final
exam) Athabasca University
, Six Diseases that a high fibre diet helps prevent - --Colon Cancer
Constipation
Diverticulitis
Hemorrhoids
Gallstones
Appendicitis
How does a high fibre diet prevent disease - ---Increases fecal bulk and speeds up transit time through
the digestive system so harmful substances aren't allowed to sit there for longer. (COLON CA)
-Viscous fibre lowers blood cholesterol and normalizes blood glucose. (protects against HEART DISEASE
& DIABETES)
-Foods with fibre prevent excessive energy intake (protects against OBESTIY)
What disease does Trans Fat cause & how? - --Coronary Heart Disease (CHD); trans fat increases in the
blood level of LDL and lowers HDL.
Fruits & Vegetables reduce the risk for what chronic diseases? - ---Cancer
What are the benefits of adequate UN-SATURATED fat intake for CHD Risk? - ---Polyunsaturated fats
lower LDL
EPA & DHA;
-decrease thrombosis and
-prevent arrhythmias
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