Diet, Obesity, & Cardiovascular Disease Diet, Obesity & Cardiovascular Disease highlights how nutrients, including antioxidants, folate, and lipids, influence the mechanisms of atherogenesis. It explores obesity and hypertension as significant contributing factors, and provides dietary guidelines for risk reduction.

Module Content:

* Lipoproteins-composition, transport, metabolism, atherogenic potential

* Lipids and cholesterol: sources and function, synthesis, transport

* Effect of diet on thrombosis

* Action of free radicals/antioxidants in atherogenesis

* Nutritional influences on cardiovascular disease and hypertension

* Obesity- fat distribution and mobilization, health risks and management

* Dietary guidelines and prevention strategies

Case Study: 47-year-old male with hyperlipidemia.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this module, you should be able to:

1. Describe the mechanisms involved in atherogenesis and how nutrients modulate that process.

2. Define the role of chylomicrons and lipoproteins in lipid transport and atherogenesis

3. Name risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), atherosclerosis and HTN.

4. Explain the health risks associated with atherogenesis and hypertension.

5. List the nutritional factors important in CVD and describe their functions.

6. Identify individuals who are obese using current assessment tools.

7. State appropriate dietary recommendations for a heart-healthy diet.