Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Judith E. Brown
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 17, Problem 2RQ
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To discuss: Three things that differentiate population recommendations to minimize cardiovascular disease risk from therapeutic lifestyle changes for individuals at high risk.
Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) refer to diseases that are related to heart and blood vessels. The risk factors include dyslipidemia, high blood pressure, physical inactivity, lifestyle factors related to diet, and smoking.
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