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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 46-55 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Nutrition in clinical care : an official publication of Tufts University |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - Jan 1 2004 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Nutrition and Dietetics