GROUP 4 WS5

Members
Therese Cavan
Clair Angelene Casinillio
Sheena Lou Noblejas
Athea Pelaez
Princess Mamac
Reinzor Bacaron
 Disease Condition
Atherosclerosis
hyperlipidemia
Hyperlipidemia is the most
important risk factor for
atherosclerosis, which is the
major cause of
cardiovascular disease. The
etiology of hyperlipidemia
and atherosclerosis is
complex and governed by
multiple interacting genes.
Characteristics
is a medical condition
characterized by elevated
levels of serum cholesterol
and/or low-density
lipoprotein (LDL)
cholesterol as well as
alteration of other lipid
parameters such as
triglycerides, very low-
density lipoprotein (vLDL)
cholesterol and high-density
lipoprotein (HDL)
cholesterol  *Learn heart
Dietary Management Rationale of the Diet
*Choose healthy fats. Avoid The primary reasons for
saturated fats that are found choosing a low fat diet
primarily in red meat, tend to be to help reduce
bacon, sausage, and full-fat
overall calorie intake
dairy products.
and to improve
cholesterol levels. To
*Cut out the trans fats.
help achieve these aims
*Eat more omega-3s. a low fat diet should be
appropriately balanced
* Increase your fiber intake. to include a healthy
amount of vitamins and
minerals.
-healthy recipes.
Eat more fruits and veggies