Background Previous studies of diet and coronary heart disease (CHD) have focused on
intake of nutrients rather than whole foods. Because of the findings that dietary fibre, folate …

Background: Numerous studies have shown that higher intakes or higher blood
concentrations of carotenes are associated with a lower risk of coronary artery disease …

Objective: To quantify the relationship between fruit and vegetable consumption and the
incidence of ischaemic heart disease. Design: A meta-analysis of cohort studies of the …

Recent evidence suggests that oxidative damage may be involved in atherogenesis, and
thus dietary antioxidants, such as beta-carotene, may reduce the risks of cardiovascular …

Background Epidemiologic studies have suggested a lower risk of coronary heart disease
(CHD) at higher intakes of fruit, vegetables, and whole grain. Whether this association is due …

Background: Prospective data relating fruit and vegetable intake to cardiovascular disease
(CVD) risk are sparse, particularly for women. Objective: In a large, prospective cohort of …

Observational epidemiologic studies have shown that a high consumption of fruits and
vegetables is associated with a decreased risk of chronic diseases. Little is known about the …

Background: Epidemiological studies suggest a cardioprotective role for carotenoid-rich
foods. Smokers have a high risk of cardiovascular disease and low dietary intake and …

Abstract In 1981–1984, the nutritional status of 747 noninstitutionalized Massachusetts
residents aged 60 years and over was assessed. Nine to 12 years later, the vital status of …

Diet is likely to be an important determinant of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. In this
article, we will review the evidence linking the consumption of fruit and vegetables and CVD …