Cardioprotective diets

Question 1

what is the primary target of therapy for CVD

Answer 1

LDL cholesterol

statins are first line of therapy

Question 2

CVD risk factors

Answer 2

LDL:

• <70mg/dL with high CV risk
• <100 mg/dL with low CV risk

HDL:
-<40mg/dL in men, <50mg/dL in women

Triglycerides >175mg/dL
HTN >120/>80mmHg
Elevated fasting glucose >100mg/dL
Metabolic syndrome

Question 3

dietary approach to stop HTN (DASH)

Answer 3

Emphasizes fruits veggies, low-fat dairy, whole grains, poultry, fish and nuts

avoid red meat, sweets and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs)

25-30% energy from fat; >55% from CHO

Avoid Na (<1500mg/dL recommended)
increase K intake

Question 4

recommended physical activities guidelines

Answer 4

150min/wk of moderate intensity exercise