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

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