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Heart Disease and Diet


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Alternate Names : Diet - Heart Disease

Definition

Diet is a major factor in reducing the risk of heart disease. The 2002 American Heart Association's nutritional recommendations provide practical guidelines for diet modification.

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The purposes of the American Heart Association diet are:

to reduce the risk of heart disease and ultimately heart attacks and stroke.
to reduce the risk of certain contributors to heart disease, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure (hypertension), and excess body weight (obesity).
to reduce the risk of other chronic health problems, including type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and some forms of cancer.

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Diseases & Conditions

• Heart Disease
• Hypertension
• Lipid Disorders - Acquired
• Osteoporosis
• Type 2 Diabetes

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• Carbohydrates
• Cholesterol
• Fat
• Fiber
• High Blood Pressure
• Niacin
• Obesity
• Protein in Diet
• Shellfish

Review Date : 11/14/2002
Reviewed By : Poune Saberi, M.D., M.P.H., Department of Family Practice. Chestnut HIll Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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