Cardiovascular
Nutrition and Fitness, 4th Ed
BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1.
Explain the initiation, progression and consequences of atherosclerosis.
2.
Identify and define the
different types of cholesterol, and explain the role of low-density lipoprotein
in cardiovascular disease
3.
Define exogenous,
endogenous and reverse cholesterol transport.
4.
Define familial hypercholesterolemia, and discuss the relative importance of high serum
cholesterol, heredity, hypertension, obesity, sex, age and cigarette smoking as
risk factors for atherosclerosis.
5. Define saturated,
monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, and explain their significance
to the development of atherosclerosis.
6. Explain the difference
between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and discuss their effect on
atherosclerosis.
7. Discuss the relationship
between calories and fat intake in the American diet.
8. Define the
Cholesterol/Saturated Fat Index (CSI); explain its significance
9. Identify the two kinds of
dietary fiber, explain the effects of them on serum cholesterol, and cite food
sources for both.
10. Explain how insulin
resistance affects CVD disease risk.
11. Explain the effects of
dietary protein, alcohol and coffee on serum cholesterol and cardiovascular
disease risk.
12.
Discuss dietary aspects
of hypertension and its significance for heart disease risk.
13. Discuss the major studies
of diet and CVD risk, and explain the consensus recommendations for dietary
change.
14. Define Step One and Step
Two diets; design meal plans incorporating these principles.
15. Explain the rationale for
very-low-fat, high-carbohydrate (VLFHC) and Mediterranean diets.
16.Name the major
cholesterol-lowering drugs, and list criteria for drug therapy.
17.Discuss the role of
exercise in promoting health, fitness and weight loss.
18.
Design exercise programs
for apparently healthy individuals
19.
Discuss
the significance of high serum cholesterol in children, and explain how risk
assessment, screening and counseling can be integrated into a treatment and
prevention plan
