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LICHTENSTEIN, ALICE - Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center On Aging At Tufts University |
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Submitted to: Book Chapter
Publication Type: Book / Chapter Publication Acceptance Date: 12/30/2013 Publication Date: 3/17/2014 Citation: Lichtenstein, A.H. 2014. Diet and lifestyle in CVD prevention and treatment. IN: Betteridge, D. J., and Nicholls, S. Managing Cardiovascular Complications in Diabetes. First edition. Hoboken, NJ. Wiley Blackwell. Chapter 9. pp. 215-237. Interpretive Summary: Technical Abstract: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in developed countries and more recently in developing countries. Modifications to habitual dietary patterns and lifestyle behaviors (physical activity and tobacco use) can strongly influence the risk of developing CVD. This relationship is multifactorial, and can be influenced through effects on body weight, body composition, plasma lipid and lipoprotein concentrations, cardiorespiratory fitness, glucose homeostasis, blood pressure, and inflammatory status. The goals for any diet and lifestyle intervention with the intent of reducing CVD risk should include achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight, systolic and diastolic blood pressure values within the normal range, and plasma lipoprotein profiles and glucose concentrations associated with optimal health outcomes. This chapter will focus on diet, physical activity, and tobacco use. |
