1. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

2. 2 parts Heart (Cardio) Blood Vessels (Vascular)

3. Conditions Heart- coronary heart disease (heart attack). Vascular- Atherosclerosis » Arteriosclerosis

4. Artherosclerosis Build up of fats, cholesterol in arteries Makes artery smaller, harder to pump blood Incresased blood pressure Stroke – blood clot forms and completely blocks blood supply to brain.

5. Risk factors High saturated fat intake High sodium intake Low Potassium intake High alcohol intake

6. How do I prevent it? BALANCED DIET, VARIETY OF FOODS, EXERCISE REGULARLY

7. Nutrients that will help Omega 3 (oily fish), omega 6 (begetable oils) fatty acids and soy will lower LDL. Soluble fibre transports bile acids from liver out of body. These acids are converted to cholesterol if they remain in the body.