Question

1.Applying Knowledge content on Disease prevention to chronic diet-related disease
Disease prevention for chronic-related diseases depends on changes in lifestyle behaviours.
consider the lifestyle behaviours of Gregorio Salcedo who could adopt based on his personal
history.
Gregorio Salcedo a 30 year old Mexican American obese; his parents both have high
cholesterol and family history of Hypertension and DM. Gregorio’s cholesterol is high. What
would be your recommendations to achieve a Positive Nutrition Lifestyle?

Answer 1

Cholesterol is a waxy substance produced by your liver and obtained by eating animal products such as meat, dairy and eggs.

While good HDL cholesterol may be beneficial for health, high levels of bad LDL cholesterol, particularly when oxidized, have been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke .

• Dietary management have an important role in lowering the blood cholesterol level
• The DASH Diet can help lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, which is good for your heart. DASH diet means Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.
• Eat more fibre rich foods
• Soluble fiber is found in large quantities in beans, legumes, whole grains, flax, apples and citrus.Humans lack the proper enzymes to break down soluble fiber, so it moves through digestive tract, absorbing water and forming a thick paste.As it travels, soluble fiber absorbs bile, a substance produced by liver to help digest fats. Eventually, both the fiber and attached bile are excreted in stool.
• Eating fruits and vegetables is an easy way to lower LDL cholesterol levels.
• Herbs and spices are nutritional powerhouses packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.Human studies have shown that garlic, turmeric and ginger are especially effective at lowering cholesterol when eaten regularly.
• Eat a Variety of Unsaturated Fats. Foods like avocados, olives, fatty fish and nuts contain ample heart-healthy unsaturated fats, so it’s beneficial to eat them regularly
• Avoid Artificial Trans Fats. While trans fats occur naturally in red meat and dairy products, most people’s main source is artificial trans fat used in many restaurants and processed foods
• Eat Fewer Added Sugars. It’s not just saturated and trans fats that can raise cholesterol levels. Eating too many added sugars can do the same thing
• Eat more soy and drink green tea