Current evidence suggests that most significant risk factors for heart disease have been
identified. Although age, sex, and genetics are important unmodifiable risk factors, most new …

The development of cardiovascular diseases is undoubtedly influenced by improper dietary
behavior. The most common mistakes include irregularity of meal consumption, high dietary …

In developed nations, diet is related directly or indirectly to the most prevalent chronic
diseases. Research has helped clarify diet-disease relationships and enabled the …

Optional statement Cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounts for almost 50% of all deaths in
industrialized nations. As much as 70% of CVD can be prevented or delayed with dietary …

Lifestyle modifications, particularly diet, are a key component to the reduction of
cardiovascular events. Diets high in carbohydrates and saturated fat have been shown to …

The evidence that limiting dietary saturated fat and cholesterol will lower LDL cholesterol
and contribute to the reduction in risk of cardiovascular disease is adequate for sound …

The evolving epidemic of cardiovascular disease in many newly industrialized societies will
bankrupt their health care systems and reduce the available resources for other health …

Background: Adherence to dietary recommendations for disease management is often
hindered by the complexity of incorporating them into the daily diet. Nutrition and …

This article summarizes the recent American Heart Association (AHA) Science Statement,
Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations, published in Circulation in the July 4, 2006 issue. 1 …

Aim To update dietetic guidelines summarizing the systematic review evidence on dietary
advice to prevent further events in people with existing cardiovascular disease …