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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Nutritional health: strategies for disease prevention |
Editors | Norman J. Temple, Ted Wilson, David R. Jacobs, Jr., George A. Bray |
Publisher | Springer Nature Switzerland |
Pages | 109-120 |
Edition | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783031246630 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783031246623 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 11 May 2023 |
Publication series
Name | Nutrition and Health |
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ISSN (Print) | 2628-197X |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2628-1961 |
Keywords
- cardiovascular disease
- cardiovascular disease risk factors
- coronary heart disease
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Personalising advice to improve diet quality and cardiometabolic health
Ferrari, M. (Author), Woodside, J. (Supervisor) & Brennan, S. (Supervisor), Jul 2025Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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