CHAPTER 2 - EATING YOUR HEART OUT

  1. Name some of the risk factors for heart disease. (p11) 

  2. What are considered to be desirable 

    1. blood cholesterol levels? (p12) 

    2. LDL cholesterol levels? (p12) 

  3. What are the major factors that elevate blood cholesterol levels? (p12,14)  

  4. Name some of the major sources of saturated fat and cholesterol in Western diets. (p12) 

  5. Are some margarines unsafe to use because of their content of trans fatty acids? (p13,14) 

  6. What plant substances lower blood cholesterol levels? (p15,16) 

  7. What foods are rich in monounsaturated fat? (p17,18) 

  8. What functions are provided by the omega-3 fats? What are some good plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids? (p 18,19) 

  9. What health benefits are provided by the use of beans? (p20) 

  10. Discuss how Dean Ornish achieved reversal of atherosclerosis in advanced heart patients without the use of drugs. (p 20)