Nutrition & Cardiovascular Disease

Question 1

What percentage of deaths in the U.K. are caused by CVD?

Answer 1

25%

Question 2

A higher degree of adherence to the _________________ diet is associated with a reduction in total mortality (RR: 0.82).

This ‘whole diet’ has been associated with a ___% decrease in CV mortality

Answer 2

Mediterranean

9%

Question 3

What is the main modifiable CVD risk factor?

Answer 3

Diet (50%)

Question 4

The Mediterranean diet is useful in both __________ and ___________ prevention, as it is potentially protective post-MI.

Summarise the Mediterranean diet.

Answer 4

Primary
Secondary

More omega-3 fats, fruits and vegetables and wholegrain; less saturated fat and partial replacement by rapeseed and olive oil, and emphasis on moving away from processed foods.