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The Important Role of Nutrition in Heart Health

Presented from India by Shraddha Vyas

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Nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining heart health, influencing various aspects of cardiovascular well-being. Consuming a heart-healthy diet, such as the Mediterranean or DASH diet, can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease. A diet low in saturated and trans fats helps lower LDL...

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The presentation focuses on the critical role of nutrition in maintaining heart health, emphasizing that coronary vascular diseases are a leading cause of death in India, followed by diabetes, cancer, and respiratory illnesses. Risk factors identified include high saturated fat intake, processed foods, hypertension, unhealthy habits (smoking and alcohol), family history, post-menopausal status, and sedentary lifestyles combined with stress.

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Shraddha Vyas

Clinical Nutritionist, Diabetes Educator, Hyderabad

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