Search resultsThe power of a balanced diet and lifestyle in preventing cardiovascular disease.
Title
The power of a balanced diet and lifestyle in preventing cardiovascular disease.
Publication type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2004
Authors
Journal
Nutrition in clinical care : an official publication of Tufts University
Volume
7
Issue
2
Pagination
46 - 55
Date published
2004
ISBN
10966781 (ISSN)
Keywords
Alcohol Drinking, antioxidant, Antioxidants, carbohydrate diet, cardiovascular disease, Cardiovascular Diseases, diet, Dietary Carbohydrates, Dietary Fats, drinking behavior, fat intake, human, Humans, Life Style, lifestyle, methodology, Motor Activity, physiology, review, risk factor, Risk Factors, smoking
Abstract
We examine the physiologic changes involved in the onset of cardiovascular disease (CVD) as well as multiple dietary and lifestyle factors that either promote or prevent CVD. Dietary fats (saturated, monounsaturated, n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated, and trans fats), antioxidants, and carbohydrates, as well as alcohol consumption, exercise, smoking, and infections, are evaluated. Epidemiologic studies and clinical trials are discussed in light of the underlying mechanisms.