Cardiovascular disease mortality rates have fallen by 50% over the past 50 to 60 years.
However, cardiovascular disease prevalence remains high, and cardiovascular disease is …

OBJECTIVES At the end of this chapter you should:■ know the prevalence of
cardiovascular disease in different parts of the world and be aware of the changing mortality …

OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the effectiveness of dietary advice in primary prevention
of chronic disease. METHODS: A meta-analysis was conducted of 17 randomized controlled …

Aim To produce dietetic guidelines summarizing the systematic review evidence on dietary
advice for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Methods The Cochrane Library …

In the last two decades it has become clear that dietary recommendations are a key element
in the management of cardiovascular disease (CVD). An expanding body of evidence …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) represent to date the leading cause of mortality in both
genders in the developed countries. In this context, a strong need for CVD prevention is …

Diet influences many modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).
Considering this, moderation of total dietary fat, particularly trans and saturated fats, as well …

Objective To compare a nutritionally complete prepared meal plan that meets national
dietary guidelines to usual-care dietary therapy for hypertension, dyslipidemia, and glycemic …

This chapter will review epidemiologic studies, prospective observational cohort studies,
and metabolic and clinical interventional studies that guide our recommendation for the best …

Nutritional factors play an important role in the development and treatment of cardiovascular
disease (CVD). However, health care professionals may overlook, or even disregard, some …