cardiovascular pathology Flashcards
cardiovascular disease: explain dietary and nutritional management of cardiovascular disease
1
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treatment: lifestyle
A
weight loss, stop smoking, exercise, less alcohol
2
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diet: fats
A
more monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats with less trans or saturated fats
3
Q
diet: salt
A
less salt as associated with increased blood pressure
4
Q
diet: fruit and veg
A
every 1 portion lowers congenital heart disease risk by 4% and stroke by 6%, and reduces blood pressure
5
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diet: alcohol
A
limited cardioprotective effects at low levels, decrease intake to reduce risk
6
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activity
A
increase level of activity
