CORONARY HEART DISEASE:
This disease develops slowly –which remains unnoticed until the late
stages when it becomes critical
It develops when the coronary arteries are damaged or become
dysfunctional
Once the inner wall become damaged plaque tends to accumulate in
layers and damages areas therefore leads the heart being unable to
bump = ARTERISCLEROSIS
THIS LOGO GIVES
INFORMATION THAT A PRODUCT
IS :
low in cholesterol
Low in saturated fat
Low in salt
Low in added sugar
High in fiber
Causes of heart disease:
1. High cholesterol levels
2. Smoking
3. Stress
4. Lack of excersise
5. Saturated fats
6. Obesity
7. Alcohol
PREVENTS OF HEART DISEASE
DIETARY CHANGES LIFESTYLE CHANGES
Decrease saturated and trans-fat Exercise – 30-60 minutes per
intake & replace them with mono /
polyunsaturated fats
Be aware of hidden fats in foods. Stop smoking
– nicotine causes the contraction
of the blood vessels which forces
the heart to work too hard.
-
Reduce red meat intake to 2-3 Reduce stress.
times per week, & eat oily fish,
rich in unsaturated fats, 2-3 times
This disease develops slowly –which remains unnoticed until the late
stages when it becomes critical
It develops when the coronary arteries are damaged or become
dysfunctional
Once the inner wall become damaged plaque tends to accumulate in
layers and damages areas therefore leads the heart being unable to
bump = ARTERISCLEROSIS
THIS LOGO GIVES
INFORMATION THAT A PRODUCT
IS :
low in cholesterol
Low in saturated fat
Low in salt
Low in added sugar
High in fiber
Causes of heart disease:
1. High cholesterol levels
2. Smoking
3. Stress
4. Lack of excersise
5. Saturated fats
6. Obesity
7. Alcohol
PREVENTS OF HEART DISEASE
DIETARY CHANGES LIFESTYLE CHANGES
Decrease saturated and trans-fat Exercise – 30-60 minutes per
intake & replace them with mono /
polyunsaturated fats
Be aware of hidden fats in foods. Stop smoking
– nicotine causes the contraction
of the blood vessels which forces
the heart to work too hard.
-
Reduce red meat intake to 2-3 Reduce stress.
times per week, & eat oily fish,
rich in unsaturated fats, 2-3 times
