NUTRITION
CHRONIC DISEASES
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Question
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Which statement describes a way in which diet contributes to cardiovascular diseases?
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Food high in cholesterol blocks insulin production, so the heart cannot send enough oxygen to cells.
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Food high in animal fat makes the lungs unable to send oxygen to the heart, causing cardiovascular disease.
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Food high in saturated fat thickens the arteries and makes it harder for the heart to send oxygen to the body’s cells.
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Your body needs healthy fats for energy and other functions. But too much saturated fat can cause cholesterol to build up in your arteries (blood vessels). Saturated fats raise your LDL (bad) cholesterol. High LDL cholesterol increases your risk for heart disease and stroke.
Detailed explanation-2: -Smoking. High blood pressure. High blood cholesterol. High blood sugar (diabetes) Obesity and overweight. Obesity and Overweight. Physical inactivity. Stress.
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