Heart smart: From fads to facts in promoting cardiovascular health through nutrition
Work Type
Poster
Abstract
- Cardiovascular disease is currently the leading cause of mortality, causing roughly one third of deaths worldwide.
- Diet impacts the prevention and management of CVD through risk factor modification of factors such as weight, lipids, blood pressure, and diabetes.
- Many diets claim to be “heart healthy” or lower the risk of CVD by modifying risk factors, but not every diet is backed by evidence and safe for any patient.
- Global interest in dieting has increased, and there is growing interest in fad diets.
- Which diets have strong evidence of efficacy and safety for improving cardiovascular health and preventing cardiovascular disease in the general population?
Publication Date
5-20-2025
Citation Information
Lortscher, Abby, "Heart smart: From fads to facts in promoting cardiovascular health through nutrition" (2025). Student Works Physician Assistant. 7.
https://digitalcommons.dmu.edu/stu_pa/7
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