Cholesterol a. Saturated fatty acids along with cholesterol contribute to formation of plaque, fatty deposits on artery walls that leads to high blood pressure and heart disease. LDL contributes to plaque in the arteries while HDL is protective against clogged arteries. C, E, and A. Minerals a. Average American diet contains eight to nine times the recommended intake. High sodium intake has been linked to high blood pressure in some people.
Recommendations are to cut down sodium intake.
Dieting combined with exercise is usually recommended. Individuals eat in excess and then purge themselves by vomiting or laxatives. Usually occurs in depressed young women. Mostly afflicts adolescent girls. May have psychological problems, including a desire to suppress their sexuality.