Coronary Heart Disease (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What causes coronary heart disease?
What causes coronary heart disease?
Plaque buildup in coronary arteries
What substances are found in arterial plaque?
What substances are found in arterial plaque?
Cholesterol, fats, calcium
What is the main function of HDL cholesterol?
What is the main function of HDL cholesterol?
Collects cholesterol from artery walls
Why is LDL called 'bad cholesterol'?
Why is LDL called 'bad cholesterol'?
It deposits cholesterol on artery walls
What is atherosclerosis?
What is atherosclerosis?
Artery hardening from plaque buildup
Which foods are main sources of saturated fats?
Which foods are main sources of saturated fats?
Red meat, full-fat dairy, processed food
How does high salt intake increase CHD risk?
How does high salt intake increase CHD risk?
Leads to hypertension (high BP)
How does excessive sugar contribute to CHD?
How does excessive sugar contribute to CHD?
Causes obesity and type 2 diabetes
How does fibre help protect against CHD?
How does fibre help protect against CHD?
Removes cholesterol from the body
Which food provides protective omega-3 fatty acids?
Which food provides protective omega-3 fatty acids?
Oily fish like salmon
Which fats should replace saturated fats in a CHD diet?
Which fats should replace saturated fats in a CHD diet?
Monounsaturated & polyunsaturated fats
What does a Mediterranean-style diet emphasise?
What does a Mediterranean-style diet emphasise?
Fruits, veg, whole grains, lean protein