Diet-related Diseases: Hypertension and CHD
Nutrition and Food Science · Secondary 3 · Diet and Health · 2.º Período

Diet-related Diseases: Hypertension and CHD

Explore the link between high sodium or cholesterol intake and cardiovascular diseases. Evaluate strategies to modify recipes to reduce the risk of these conditions.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesMOE O-Level NFS Syllabus 6097, LO 2.2.3MOE O-Level NFS Syllabus 6097, LO 2.2.4

About This Topic

Explore the link between high sodium or cholesterol intake and cardiovascular diseases. Evaluate strategies to modify recipes to reduce the risk of these conditions.

Key Questions

  1. How does high sodium intake affect blood pressure?
  2. What is the relationship between blood cholesterol levels and coronary heart disease?
  3. How can we modify traditional local recipes to be heart-healthy?

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