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 formation of “plaques” in the arteries.

• What are the potential health consequences of coronary arteries being clogged by “plaques”?

• Name some specific foods that might lead to increased LDL cholesterol in the bloodstream.

• What do these foods contain that could cause this?

2. Nutrition Labels: Analyze the nutrition label attached and answer the following questions:

• How much total fat, saturated fat and trans fat does this product contain per serving?

• How many grams of total fat would a person consume if he/she ate the whole container?

• How many calories are from fat per serving?

• Calculate the percentage of the total calories per serving that come from total fat.

• Based on a 2,000 calorie diet, what percent of the percent daily value for total fat would be consumed per serving? Calculate the percent if the whole container was consumed.

• Based on what you know about trans fats, do you think there are hydrogenated oils in this product? Explain.