BRAINCAKEWeight and Atherosclerosis
Being overweight or obese increases the risk of atherosclerosis and CVD. Obesity is linked to high blood pressure, high blood LDL and type 2 diabetes, all of which make atheroma formation more likely.
Body mass changes according to energy balance. If energy intake is greater than energy output, the excess energy is stored as fat and body mass increases.
Two indicators are used to assess whether a person is a healthy weight.
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Key terms in this lesson
- low-density lipoprotein
- A lipoprotein that transports cholesterol from the liver to the tissues; high blood levels are linked to a greater risk of atherosclerosis.
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