Diet-Heart Hypothesis

Highlighting from the research publication, “A Prospective Study of Dietary Fiber Intake and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Among Women” from the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers developed a food-frequency questionnaire assessing 39,876 female health professionals with no previous history of CVD or cancer to support the concept. Women were followed for an average of six years for incidence of various CVD or death confirmed by medical records or death certificates. Evidence from epidemiological studies suggests a strong inverse association between dietary fiber and coronary disease, high intakes of fiber and 20% to 40% in reductions to risk, as well as increased intake of fiber and reduction of plasma cholesterol. The data generally support current dietary recommendations to increase the consumption of fiber-rich whole grains and vegetables as a primary preventive measure against Cardio vascular disease.

Dietary Factors in Preventing Heart Disease As coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the UK, more attention should be paid to preventing the disease. Many patients suffering from heart disease realise that it was mainly caused by their diet. Research has shown that elevated levels of LDL cholesterol are associated with increased risk of heart disease. “ Studies indicate that for every 1% elevation in the bad cholesterol there is a 2% increase in risk of heart disease”

Dairy should not be a primary food group on the dietary guidelines set by the government because of its many negative effects on human health (given that people care about their health and the health of those around them). Dairy and other animal products are the only food sources which contain cholesterol. Arguments have been made saying that humans need to consume cholesterol in order to have a healthy balance of fats; these arguments fail to acknowledge that our bodies naturally produce all the cholesterol that it needs. And many studies have been conducted to support the theory that consumption of dietary cholesterol overloads arteries and can cause heart disease, artery disease, as well as sudden heart attacks. The Department of Community Health and Preventative Medicine at Northwestern University Medical School worked to interpret an international study based on data from the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization. The overall conclusion was that “…dietary cholesterol levels are consistently related to CHD (coronary heart disease) mortality rates” (Stamler). A study conducted by Lena Ohlsson at the Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Nutrition within the prestigious Lund University in Sweden also linked dietary cholesterol and milk fat with artery disease and other metabolic disorders. In short, the abstract of her lab report said that low-density lipoprotein (LDL)—“bad” cholesterol—was found to be directly associated with coronary artery

In the article “A low carbohydrate Mediterranean diet improves cardiovascular risk factors and diabetes control among overweight patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a 1-year prospective randomized intervention study”, 256 overweight type 2 diabetic patients were randomly assigned to one of the three diets in a 12 month trail.^1 The three diets were low carbohydrate Mediterranean (LCM), a traditional Mediterranean (TM), and the 2003 American Diabetic Association (ADA) diet. All subjects were between the ages 30-65, had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2), body mass index (BMI) 27-34 kg/m2, last HbA1c measurement 7–10%, last plasma TG level 1.8–4.5 mmol/l, last serum creatinine <123.2 µmol/l, and no change in diabetes medication for at least 3 months before entering the study. Prior randomization patients entered a 2-week maintenance period where the patients were

While it is beneficial to acknowledge the connection between cholesterol and heart health, it is equally critical to take into account their general contexts and ponder the countless

In order to reduce or prevent the risk of heart disease, Karen Williams has to modify her diet and her lifestyle now. First of all she has to change her eating habits. She has to learn to convert her diet to a healthier one that emphasize fruits and vegetables, fat free or low fat dairy products, fiber-rich whole grains, nuts and legumes,

In the United State, the number one leading death, according to the CDC (2015) is heart disease than followed by cancer. Heart disease can be prevented with a well-controlled diet and exercise. Nurses, it will be beneficial to educate the patient about the benefits a patient can gain from a Mediterranean diet. The world heart federation (n.d) believes that patient diet is one of the key things they can change that will impact cardiovascular risk factors. A comparison was made by the World Heart Federation between a diet low in saturated fats, with plenty of vegetables and fresh fruit which is a typically Mediterranean diet and a typical diet. The typical diet looked at someone living in the developed world like the United States. The comparison showed that there is a 73% reduction in the risk of new major cardiac events (n.d). A person typically diets consist of high intakes of saturated fats like cheese, animal products, and trans fats found in cakes, cookies, and fast food which cause a rise in cholesterol levels in the blood. As nurses, we can educate our patient about healthy fats found in a Mediterranean diet, such as unsaturated fats, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated which are more beneficial for the healthy heart. So recommending them consuming more

National statistics of maintaining a lifestyle of poor diet, little exercise, and frequent drug use are steadily climbing. Increases in lipid and cholesterol intake, as well as decreases in regular physical activity is causing an increase in obesity and disease with widely known effects. 1 These behaviors are deeply rooted in the cause of heart diseases. It has been shown through animal testing that a high lipid, calcium, and carbohydrate increases the incidence of aortic valve hardening, thickening, and lipidemic lesion formation. 2 Obesity is alarmingly prevalent in children at or below the age of five. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) approximates that 18 million children in this age group are overweight with high risk of becoming

Most people think that fat is the leading cause of heart disease, but the real major cause is sugar. In 1967, sugar industries paid scientists to make stories and fake facts about fat in relation to heart disease to keep sugar in the clear. For about a century heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the US. Nearly 610,000 people die from it a year. it has been a real problem.

In this 6-year study, 7447 participants, with no prior history of cardiovascular issues, but meeting risk factors for cardiovascular issues were randomly assigned to one of three dietary intervention groups. These groups included two Mediterranean diets groups, one supplemented with olive oil the other with nuts, and a third control group. Periodic interventions and compliance measurements were performed for each group as well. Cardiovascular disease events (stroke, myocardial infarction) that resulted in death, or death from any non-cardiovascular event (end points) were collected for each group as well. The data they collected showed that those on the Mediterranean diets showed reduced rates of these end points (8.1 and

Nutrient plays a huge impact on the body to reduce the chances of disease such as cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is the major cause of death around the world which is a heart condition that can cause congestive heart failure, artery disease, high blood pressure or cardiac arrest. One cause for this type of disease is eating un-healthy food, such as fried food, processed food, along with lack of fruit and veggie. If a person want to prevent their body from diseases they should consider a well balance diet plan. Adding something healthy to each meal consumed per day such as fruit and veggies which are low in calories can be a major change between good and bad health. Controlling your portion size, protein, lowering fat intake,

The focuses in this article is “a diet rich in saturated fats and calories, smoking and sedentary life plays an important role in the recurrence of coronary events in patients with diagnosed coronary artery disease. In many people, this way of living leads to changes of biochemical and pathophysiological characteristics, which increase the development of atherosclerosis and thrombotic complications” (p.269). Consequently, dietary intervention and behavior changes play significant role that can provide extra health benefit by improving or delay chronic diseases as well as increase life expectancy and function of the body.

1. The problem that is being tested out by the researchers in the journal article is the effects of a Mediterranean style diet on a younger working population. The purpose was to study the effects and relationship between adherence to a Mediterranean diet, and the influence it has on cardiovascular disease. As stated in the journal article, not many studies have been done on the effects of a Mediterranean diet on cardiovascular health, other than a few dealing with a Mediterranean population, an older generation of subjects, and people with preexisting health conditions. What we know about the effects of a Mediterranean diet so far include a lower risk of cardiovascular disease in these subjects, but we do not know the effects on a younger

The research have consistently, shows that cardiovascular and coronary heart disease risk are closely associated with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and hypertension. This sample population does not support that fact. The lower the LDL cholesterol, the lower the cardiovascular risk. In view of those facts, this analysis does not supports null hypothesis theory; statistically there is no significant difference in the mean value of the blood pressure, cholesterol or cause of death.

This paper will examine the possible consequences on the cardiovascular system from the national nutrition of Kazakhstan. I choose this topic for research since I have the personal interest in the food I eat and I am contemplating the disciplines in medicine, particularly cardiology or cardio surgery. So, choosing this topic might enhance my knowledge in these areas that can help me to stand out from other candidates. Moreover, during my work experience in a cardiology center, I had many questions but they still have not answered yet, hence doing this project I am planning to find the answers for them. My first and the main question was the reason the Kazakh nation has tremendous problems with the heart health. Another one was why most of the patients lying in the clinic are males who are in age and overweight. These questions seem to be obvious but it was before I went to do A-level and I can say that I knew nothing about the heart. Although, now I have broad knowledge about this topic I want to extend them and imply it to my culture and traditions. Therefore, I proposed a hypothesis – “Kazakh national food has a deleterious effect on the cardiovascular system and it is the major cause of death from the cardiovascular diseases”. So, the purpose of this research is to confirm or refute this hypothesis and try to identify to what extent traditional meals influence the development of cardiovascular diseases.