1. FATS Fats supply energy in compact form and are the chief source of energy for the body.

2. Saturated fat Solid at room temperature Solid at room temperature Found in dairy products, meats. Found in dairy products, meats. Contributes to cholesterol Contributes to cholesterol

3. Cholesterol Fatty wax like substance Fatty wax like substance Produced in the liver Produced in the liver Bad diet can contribute to high levels…can lead to heart disease Bad diet can contribute to high levels…can lead to heart disease

4. Lipoproteins Carry cholesterol through bloodstream Carry cholesterol through bloodstream High Density Lipoproteins (HDL) High Density Lipoproteins (HDL) “good”, quick moving, fruits & veges “good”, quick moving, fruits & veges Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL) Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL) “bad”, slow moving, high in fat “bad”, slow moving, high in fat Very Low Density Lipoproteins (VLDL) Very Low Density Lipoproteins (VLDL) “very bad”, very slow moving, very high in fat…ice cream, etc. “very bad”, very slow moving, very high in fat…ice cream, etc.

5. Atherosclerosis Too much fat can lead to heart disease Too much fat can lead to heart disease “Athero” means fat “Athero” means fat “Sclera” means artery wall “Sclera” means artery wall “Osis” means fatty deposits “Osis” means fatty deposits Athero/Scler/Osis or coronary heart disease Athero/Scler/Osis or coronary heart disease

6. Endarterectomy Endarterectomy- surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery that is clogged with atherosclerosis. Endarterectomy- surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery that is clogged with atherosclerosis. Endarterectomy