strokes. Diets high in saturated fatty acids lead to an increase in the production of cholesterol. They also lead to health problems including obesity, heart diseases, and cancers of the breast and colon. The build up in the arteries can cause atherosclerosis which leads to major heart problems. Proteins 1. 2. Denaturing is a process in which the protein loses functionality because bonds are broken and it returns to the primary structure. The causes of protein denaturing include: heat (temperature
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Cardiovascular Disease Sandra Stubbs HCA/240 June 1, 2012 Monique Williams Cardiovascular Disease Cardio Vascular Disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States. Cardiovascular disease pertains to several conditions that affect the functions of the heart and the structures within the heart. From 1998 to 2008, the rate of death attributable to CVD declined 30.6%. Mortality data for 2008 show that CVD (I00 –I99; Q20–Q28) accounted for 32.8% (811 940) of all
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artery disease happens when the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle become hardened and narrowed. This is due to the buildup of salt, fat, cholesterol and other material, called plaque, on the inner walls. This condition is known as atherosclerosis which leads to blockages. This process leaves the heart with a lack of oxygen and blood forcing it to work harder (high blood pressure/hypertension). As the heart continues to do this, the wall of the arteries weakens and becomes very fragile
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High levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood can be harmful as it can lead to the narrowing and hardening of the arteries, atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease (NHS Choices, Online). Statins reduce the production of LDL cholesterol in the liver to prevent the above conditions. “Up to 8,000 lives could be saved every three years by offering statins to anyone with a 10 per cent
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pumpkin polysaccharide protein can significantly improve insulin levels in diabetic rats, pumpkin seed oil and protein arginine may improve glucose tolerance in diabetic rats. Regulation of blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, prevent atherosclerosis. Pumpkin seed oil containing more than 60% unsaturated fatty acids and vegetable protein. It was confirmed that the unsaturated fatty acids can emulsify, blood lipid decomposition, to improve blood circulation to improve serum lipid peroxides
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“What is Diabetes Mellitus?” Definition: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease in which the pancreas is no longer able to produce enough insulin (Type 1) or cells stop responding to the insulin that is being produced (Type 2), so that glucose in the blood cannot be absorbed into the cells of the body. Symptoms often include frequent urination, lethargy, excessive thirst, and hunger. The treatment for this disease includes changes in diet, oral medications, and in some cases, daily injections of
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hydrogenated is poison and very toxic to the liver. Trans-fatty acids cause a body a lot of problems like inflammation, and can cause a person to age faster. Once trans-fats are absorbed within the circulation it tends to get stiff and hard, leading to atherosclerosis. The function of fiber and lipids in the body is that fiber prevents certain types of cancers, heart disease, and lowers cholesterol levels. Fibers absorb cholesterol and slow glucose absorption. Lipids provide the body with
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Cardiovascular disease includes a number of conditions affecting the structures or function of the heart. They can include: Coronary artery disease (narrowing of the arteries) Coronary artery disease (CAD) is atherosclerosis, or hardening, of the arteries that provide vital oxygen and nutrients to the heart Abnormal heart rhythms or arrhythmias is a type of defect in one or more structures of the heart or Heart attack- the heart does not pump as well as it should. blood vessels that occurs before
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Causes of impairments Genetic Factors: Each cell in our body contains 23 pairs of chromosomes and one chromosome form each pair is inherited from your mother and one is inherited from your father. The child can inherit a health condition from one of their parents, but this depends on whether the gene is dominant or recessive. If the gene is dominant then the child is more likely to inherit the health condition from their parent. Chromosomal Abnormalities: Chromosomal conditions are most often
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