Answer to Question #203034 in English for Tshiamo Mauwane

Question

Name (increase or decrease) the effect of lipids on blood cholesterol levels and heart disease risk and give one food source of each a) saturated fat

b) trans fat

c) monounsaturated fat

d) polyunsaturated fat

e) omega-3

Answer 1

Cholesterol is a blood fat, and blood fats are lipids. Therefore, an increase in the amount of lipids raises blood cholesterol levels. As a result, an individual is at a higher risk of developing heart disease. On the other hand, low lipid levels imply lower cholesterol levels, reducing vulnerability to heart disease.

Food Sources

a) Saturated Fat: Cheese.

b) Trans Fat: Cakes.

c) Monounsaturated Fat: Avocado.

d) Polyunsaturated Fat: Walnuts.

e) Omega-3: Fish.