Background: The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of
Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and …

Background: The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of
Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and …

Aberrant metabolism is the root cause of several serious health issues, creating a huge
burden to health and leading to diminished life expectancy. A dysregulated metabolism …

A new generation of plant-based meat alternatives—formulated to mimic the taste and
nutritional composition of red meat—have attracted considerable consumer interest …

Importance The current Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend multiple healthy
eating patterns. However, few studies have examined the associations of adherence to …

Background Ultra-processed foods provide 58% of total energy in the US diet, yet their
association with cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains understudied. Objectives The …

Background: The association between plant-based diets and cardiovascular disease (CVD)
remains poorly characterized. Given that diet represents an important, modifiable risk factor …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the US
and globally. Dietary risk factors contribute to over half of all CVD deaths and CVD-related …

Plant-based diets, characterized by a higher consumption of plant foods and a lower
consumption of animal foods, are associated with a favorable cardiovascular disease (CVD) …

Abstract The Food Compass is a nutrient profiling system (NPS) to characterize the
healthfulness of diverse foods, beverages and meals. In a nationally representative cohort of …