The purpose of this assignment is to understand processes within organ systems and organisms that control the body to maintain homeostasis. After completing the Unit 4 Lab on Connect (above), apply critical thinking to answer the following:
1. Plaque Formation in Arteries: High levels of LDL cholesterol in the bloodstream can lead to the formation of "plaques" in the arteries.
i. What are the potential health consequences of coronary arteries being clogged by "plaques"?
ii. Name some specific foods that might lead to increased LDL cholesterol in the bloodstream.
iii. What do these foods contain that could cause this?
2. Nutrition Labels: Analyze the nutrition label attached and answer the following questions:
i. How much total fat, saturated fat and trans fat does this product contain per serving?
ii. How many grams of total fat would a person consume if he/she ate the whole container?
iii. How many calories are from fat per serving?
iv. Calculate the percentage of the total calories per serving that come from total fat.
v. Based on a 2,000 calorie diet, what percent of the percent daily value for total fat would be consumed per serving?
vi. Calculate the percent if the whole container was consumed.
vii. Based on what you know about trans fats, do you think there are hydrogenated oils in this product? Explain.