Saturated and Trans

Savi Chiu

How does a coronary artery get blocked?

Basically the blood vessels get blocked in arteries due to high
consumption of saturated and trans fats so that the blood flows stop
(increase blood pressure) cause the function can not function properly.

Excerpt from my.clevelandclinic.org

Types of fat:
- Saturated fat (unhealthy)
- Unsaturated fat (healthy fats)
- Trans fat (unhealthy)

What is unsaturated fat?

Unsaturated fats are defined by their chemical structure. Those visible substances (such as oils and spreads)
that are liquid or soft at room temperature are classified as monounsaturated or polyunsaturated. Different
types of unsaturated fats may have different health benefits, but unsaturated fats are generally healthier than
saturated fats.

Which diet is rich in unsaturated fats?

Excerpt from mydr.com.au

What is the positive impact of having unsaturated fats?

Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature and are considered to be
beneficial fats because they can help improve cholesterol levels, reduce
inflammation, stabilise heart rhythms and perform many other beneficial effects
by reducing bad cholesterol (LDL) or increasing good cholesterol (HDL).
Excerpt from www.eatright.org

What kind of exercise reduces the incidence of coronary heart disease?

The answer is ANY AEROBIC EXERCISE, such as walking, swimming and dancing. Aerobic exercise increases
the muscle's ability to absorb oxygen from the blood, reducing the need for the heart to pump more blood to
the muscles. Reduces the stress hormones that put extra pressure on the heart. Ideally, at least 30 minutes a
day, at least 5 days a week. When your doctor recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per
week.

Citation:

myDr. “Unsaturated Fats.” MyDr.Com.Au, 11 Jan. 2024,

mydr.com.au/nutrition-weight/unsaturated-fats/.

“Choose Healthy Fats.” Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Eatright.Org,

www.eatright.org/food/food-groups/fats/choose-healthy-fats.