HYPERLIPIDEMIA
[ Fundamentals of Nutrition ]
What is hyperlipidemia ?
І.
High level of fats in the blood
ІІ.
High cholesterol
Ш.
High triglyceride
High level of fats in the blood
“Atherosclerosis”
Blood
Fat
Blood
Fat
Plaque
build up
What is cholesterol ?
 It is a waxy substance that can be found in all
parts of your body.
 It aids in the production of cell membranes,
some hormones, and vitamin D.
 It comes from two sources: the food you eat and
your liver.
LDL Cholesterol
Bad
cholesterol
Major
cholesterol
carrier in the
blood
Build up
of plaques
in the
Arteries
Cause
heart disease
or stroke
less than 100 milligrams
HDL Cholesterol
greater than 60 milligrams
Good
cholesterol
Remove
cholesterol
from the
blood
Prevent the
fatty build up
and formation
of plaque
Protect
against
heart attack
What is triglyceride?
 It is another class of fat found in the bloodstream.
 The bulk of your body fat tissue is in the form of
triglycerides.
 Elevated triglyceride levels may be caused by
medical conditions such as diabetes, hypothyroidism,
kidney disease, or liver disease.
What should my total cholesterol and
triglyceride level be ?
Level (mg/db)
Cholesterol
Desirable
100mg
150mg
Normal
Triglyceride
Borderline
high
200mg
High cholesterol
240mg
High
Triglyceride
300mg
What causes hyperlipidemia?
Middle Age
Family History
High Fat Food
Lack of Exercise
Risk
Factors
Smoking
Diabetes & Hypertension
Levels Differ by Age
G green
┃ Men
Y ellow
┃ Women
%
High
Cholesterol
40
References: CBC (2010)
35
30
30.5
25
24.2
20
20.5
20.8
19.7
15
10
18.6
16
12.7
10.9
9.5 10.3
20 - 34
9.6
35 - 44
45 - 54
55 - 64
65 - 74
75 and older
Age
What are the symptoms of
hyperlipidemia?
 Hyperlipidemia itself does not really cause
symptoms.
 It is usually detected during a blood test.
 It put some people at risk of developing other
problems as they grow older.
How to prevent hyperlipidemia
Lifestyle Changes
Periodic
Health
checkups
Healthy
Diet
Quit
Smoking
Regular
Exercise
Maintain
Normal
weight
Low Cholesterol Food
Vegetables
Fruits
Legumes
Grains
High Cholesterol Food
Egg
Animal
Description
of the
contents
Products
Butter
Dairy
Products
Poultry
Daily Intake for Low Cholesterol Diet
Saturated Fat Intake
Total Fat Intake
Salt Intake
Dietary Cholesterol
Less than 7 percent of daily calories
Approximately 25 to 35 percent of
the day's total calories
Less than 2,400 mg per day
Less than 200 mg per day
Low Cholesterol Diet
To eat as snacks, desserts, salads, side dishes, and
main dishes.
Buy fruits and vegetables
Limit the high-fat granola, muesli, and oat bran varieties
Buy dry cereals,
most of which are low in fat
Limit sweet baked goods
Choose only the leanest
meats, poultry and fish
that are made with coconut or coconut oil and nuts.
They are made with lots of saturated fat, mostly from
butter, eggs, and whole milk, such as croissants, pastries.
To keep the blood cholesterol level low.
Instead of whole and 2 percent milk, cheese, and ice cream
Try nonfat or low-fat
milk, yogurt and cheese
Use liquid or soft margarine
or vegetable oils
They are low in saturated fat and contain little or no
trans fat.
T/F
Quiz 1
All cholesterol is bad.
T/F
Quiz 2
I have hyperlipidemia, and
I will definitely have
arteriosclerosis soon.
T/F
Quiz 3
My father has hyperlipidemia,
so there is a great possibility
that I will develop it as well.
T/F
Quiz 4
The egg white does not
increase cholesterol levels.