Nutrition
By: Jake Harrison
One Myth About Fat
because eggs contain large amounts of cholesterol, they were believed to cause heart disease. However, studies show that the cholesterol in the diet does not raise the bad cholesterol in the blood. Eggs raise HDL the good cholesterol and are not associated with an increased risk of heart disease. Almost all nutrients are found in the yolk. The white is nothing but protein. So telling people not to eat yolk is wrong.
People thought eggs were bad for you because of the high amount of cholesterol, but new studies show that they don't raise cholesterol in the blood or contribute to heart disease. Eggs are among the most nutritious foods on the planet.
What should be included & limited in a healthy diet and why?
Compare and contrast LDL and HDL
HDL- is good cholesterol because it hangs on to the cholesterol it carries. So it will not attach to the arterie walls.
recommendation for someone who needs to lower their cholesterol
Graphics Showing How the Body Uses Energy
Difference between obesity, overweight and underweight
Carbs
Fats
Proteins
Sources
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