AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Sodium and potassium are two interrelated minerals that play major roles in regulating blood pressure and a healthy heart. Eating less salty foods and more potassium-rich foods may significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Detailed explanation-2: -Consuming high amounts of saturated fats linked to increased heart disease risk.

Detailed explanation-3: -A large new study suggests that eating more than 7 servings of refined carbohydrates per day increases the risk of heart disease and death drastically.

Detailed explanation-4: -Doctors worry about added trans fats because they increase the risk of heart attacks, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Trans fats also have an unhealthy effect on cholesterol levels. There are two main types of cholesterol: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.