Coronary heart disease: nutritional interventions for prevention and therapy

Marina Ferrari, Sarah Brennan, Jayne Woodside, Temple Norman J.*

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Abstract

Diet plays a major role in the causation of coronary heart disease (CHD), which is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Replacing saturated fat with polyunsaturated fats (PUFA) may help lower risk. Evidence suggests that increased consumption of fatty fish and of n-3 polyunsaturated fats (n-3 PUFA) is likely to reduce CHD risk. A high intake of salt, trans fats, processed meat, and added sugar is likely to increase CHD risk. Diets with a generous content of fruit, vegetables, and whole grain cereals are associated with lower risk of CHD. Adhering to a healthy overall dietary pattern such as the Mediterranean diet pattern reduces CHD risk. Maintaining a healthy weight and being physically active have each been shown to reduce CHD risk factors and actual risk of CHD.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNutritional health: strategies for disease prevention
EditorsNorman J. Temple, Ted Wilson, David R. Jacobs, Jr., George A. Bray
PublisherSpringer Nature Switzerland
Pages109-120
Edition4
ISBN (Electronic)9783031246630
ISBN (Print)9783031246623
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 May 2023

Publication series

NameNutrition and Health
ISSN (Print)2628-197X
ISSN (Electronic)2628-1961

Keywords

  • cardiovascular disease
  • cardiovascular disease risk factors
  • coronary heart disease

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