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Risk Nutrients (Cardiovascular health (Saturated and trans fats (Contain…
Risk Nutrients
Cardiovascular health
Saturated and trans fats
Contain LDL cholesterol, which is a risk factor for atherosclerosis and therefore cardiovascular disease.
Stimulate the liver to produce LDL cholesterol, which further increases the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.
Carbohydrates, protein and fats
Contribute energy to the diet, which can lead to weight gain, obesity and associated conditions, including cardiovascular disease.
Sodium
Can increase blood volume and contribute to hypertension as a result. Hypertension increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Diabetes Mellitus
Carbohydrates, protein and fats
Contribute energy to the diet, which can lead to weight gain and obesity, increasing the risk of diabetes mellitus (especially type 2).
Trans fats
Can interfere with cell membranes and contribute to high blood glucose levels. This can contribute to impaired glucose regulation and diabetes mellitus (especially type 2).
Saturated fat
Can reduce the ability of the body to effectively use insulin, contributing to increased risk of impaired glucose regulation.
Colorectal cancer
Carbohydrates, protein and fats
Contribute energy to the diet, which can lead to weight gain and obesity, increasing the risk of colorectal cancer.
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Osteoporosis
Protein
Excess protein intake can increase the loss of calcium from bones, which increases the risk of osteoporosis.
Protein deficiency may reduce bone density and increase the risk of osteoporosis.
Sodium
Excess sodium causes calcium to be excreted in urine, which can decrease bone density and contribute to osteoporosis.
Obesity
Carbohydrates, protein and fats
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