Heart disease and diet

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Heart disease and diet

Definition

A healthy diet is a major factor in reducing your risk of heart disease.

Alternative Names

Diet - heart disease

Function

A healthy diet and lifestyle can reduce your risk of:

Heart disease, heart attacks, and stroke
Conditions that lead to heart disease, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and obesity
Other chronic health problems, including type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and some forms of cancer


Healthy diet


Fish in diet


Fruits and vegetables

Review Date: 1/23/2008
Reviewed By: Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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