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  1. Nov 2, 2021 · This AHA scientific statement on dietary guidance to improve cardiovascular health summarizes available evidence, provides contextual guidance for the key components of dietary patterns to reduce CVD morbidity and mortality, and discusses population-wide adoption of the guidance.

  2. Dec 11, 2018 · The probability of developing CVD is associated with unhealthy dietary patterns (i.e., excessive intake of sodium and processed foods; added sugars; unhealthy fats; low intake of fruit and vegetables, whole grains, fiber, legumes, fish, and nuts), together with a lack of exercise, overweight and obesity, stress, alcohol consumption, or a smoking...

    • Rosa Casas, Sara Castro-Barquero, Ramon Estruch, Ramon Estruch, Emilio Sacanella, Emilio Sacanella
    • 10.3390/ijms19123988
    • 2018
    • Int J Mol Sci. 2018 Dec; 19(12): 3988.
  3. Apr 21, 2023 · A healthy diet is one of the American Heart Association (AHA)’s “Life’s Essential 8” cardiovascular health metrics, which also include favorable levels of physical activity, sleep, nicotine exposure, BMI, blood lipids, blood glucose, and blood pressure. 19 However, <1% of US adults met “ideal” criteria for the AHA’s healthy diet ...

    • 10.2147/VHRM.S379874
    • 2023
    • Vasc Health Risk Manag. 2023; 19: 237-253.
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    Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common type of heart disease. It affects the main blood vessels that supply blood to the heart, called the coronary arteries. In CAD, there is reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. A buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls, a condition called atherosclerosis, usually causes c...

    Symptoms of coronary artery disease happen when the heart doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood. Coronary artery disease symptoms may include: 1. Chest pain, called angina. You may feel squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest. It may feel like somebody is standing on your chest. The chest pain usually affects the middle or lef...

    Coronary artery disease is caused by the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the walls of the heart arteries. This condition is called atherosclerosis. The buildup is called plaque. Plaque can cause the arteries to narrow, blocking blood flow. The plaque also can burst, causing a blood clot. Some causes of atherosclerosis an...

    Coronary artery disease is common. Coronary artery disease risk factors you can't control include: 1. Age.Getting older increases the risk of damaged and narrowed arteries. 2. Birth sex.Men are generally at greater risk of coronary artery disease. However, the risk for women increases after menopause. 3. Family history.A family history of heart dis...

    Complications of coronary artery disease may include: 1. Chest pain, also called angina.This is a symptom of coronary artery disease. But it also can be a complication of worsening CAD. The chest pain happens when arteries narrow and the heart doesn't get enough blood. 2. Heart attack.A heart attack can happen if atherosclerosis causes a blood clot...

  4. Sep 4, 2018 · Dietary micronutrient deficiency is common in adults with heart failure (HF), with >20% having low intake of vitamin A, calcium, magnesium, selenium, and iodine and up to 75% having low intake of vitamin D. 1 Micronutrients are necessary cofactors for normal cardiac metabolism, and deficiencies have been implicated in the development and ...

    • Thomas M. Cascino, Scott L. Hummel, Scott L. Hummel
    • 2018
  5. Jul 30, 2024 · Read the Nutrition Facts and ingredient list on packaged food labels to choose those with less sodium, added sugars and saturated fat. Look for the Heart-Check mark to find foods that have been certified by the American Heart Association as heart-healthy.

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  7. Nov 1, 1999 · Nutrition assessment is a more detailed evaluation and interpretation of multiple parameters and seeks to define the risk of developing nutrition-related medical complications. It can also be used to monitor the course of nutritional therapy.