PREVENTIVE PROGRAM OF HEART DISEASE PREVALENCE AND EFFECT

Preventive Program of Heart Disease Prevalence and Effect

Preventive Program of Heart Disease Prevalence and Effect

Compelling evidence indicates that the following strategies are effective in preventing CVD, and in helping manage the disease:

Limit energy intake from total fats and shift fat consumption away from saturated fats to unsaturated fats and towards the elimination of trans-fatty acids;

Increase consumption of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil or plant sources;

Consume a diet high in fruits vegetables, nuts and whole grains, and low in refined grains.

Avoid excessively salty or sugary foods.

At least 30 minutes of regular physical activity daily

Avoid ...