Dietary Risks of High Intake of Fat, Salt, and Sugar (VCE SSCE Health and Human Development): Quizzes
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What effect do trans fats have on cholesterol?
What effect do trans fats have on cholesterol?
Increase LDL & decrease HDL
What is atherosclerosis?
What is atherosclerosis?
Hardening & narrowing of arteries
How many times more sodium than needed does the average Australian consume?
How many times more sodium than needed does the average Australian consume?
8-9 times
How does high salt intake cause hypertension?
How does high salt intake cause hypertension?
Excess fluid drawn into bloodstream
What percentage of 75+ year olds have high blood pressure?
What percentage of 75+ year olds have high blood pressure?
45%
What percentage of CVD burden was from high cholesterol in 2015?
What percentage of CVD burden was from high cholesterol in 2015?
31%
How does sugar cause dental caries?
How does sugar cause dental caries?
Bacteria produce acids from sugar
Which chronic disease is periodontitis linked to?
Which chronic disease is periodontitis linked to?
Heart disease
What percentage of high cholesterol burden affects males?
What percentage of high cholesterol burden affects males?
67%
What benefit do polyunsaturated fats provide?
What benefit do polyunsaturated fats provide?
Reduce LDL & increase HDL