Poor diet and physical inactivity are the most common risk factors for heart disease. The role of diet and nutrition is influenced by a range of social, cultural, economic and physiological factors, including the available food supply and cost. The role of fat intake in heart disease is now fairly clearly established. The direct protective effect of specific diets or dietary changes is less clear but there are general health benefits in promoting healthy eating. Overweight and obesity are established risk factors for heart disease. Strategies to reduce the prevalence of overweight include interventions affecting behaviour, physical activity, diet and combinations of all three approaches. These interventions include salt reduction, dietary fibre increase, and an adequate intake of fresh fruit and vegetables. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has information on diet and heart disease in its section on Nutrition. Follow the links below to find information about heart disease and diet. Reviewed September 2007 Printer friendly page
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| Title: | Stroke prevention for high risk groups
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel
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| Description: | Certain conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) can substantially increase a person's risk of stroke. Methods of reducing the risk include medications, surgery and lifestyle changes.
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| Date: | Feb 2008 |
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| Title: | Fats and oils
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel
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| Description: | Dietary fats are classified by their structure. Different types of fats react differently inside the body. Saturated fats (found mostly in animal products) increase blood cholesterol, which is a risk factor in coronary heart disease. Mono-unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats tend to lower blood cholesterol.
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| Date: | Feb 2008 |
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| Title: | Cereals and wholegrain foods
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel
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| Description: | Cereals and wholegrain foods can reduce the risk of developing certain diseases including coronary heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes and diverticular disease. Common cereal foods include bread, breakfast cereals and pasta.
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| Date: | Nov 2007 |
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| Title: | Heart disease and food
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel
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| Description: | Diet is an important risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease. Some foods increase the risk and others may protect against the condition.
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| Date: | Jul 2007 |
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| Title: | Nuts
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel
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| Description: | Research suggests that eating nuts can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Nuts contain mono-unsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats and other compounds that influence blood cholesterol levels.
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| Date: | Mar 2007 |
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| Title: | Triglycerides
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| Publisher: | myDr
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| Description: | Find out about triglycerides, a type of fat found in your blood.
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| Date: | Mar 2007 |
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| Title: | Wholegrain cereals for coronary heart disease
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: | Wholegrain foods encompass a range of products and examples are wholegrain wheat, rice, maize and oats. The term wholegrain also includes milled wholegrains such as oatmeal and wholemeal wheat. The evidence found by this review is limited to wholegrain ...
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| Date: | Jan 2007 |
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| Title: | Heart disease: reduce the risk
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| Publisher: | myDr
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| Description: | You can reduce your risk of heart disease by following a few sensible steps. Here's how.
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| Date: | Jul 2006 |
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| Title: | Eating for a healthy heart
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| Publisher: | myDr
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| Description: | You can make a huge difference to the health of your heart, and your general well-being, just by making a few simple changes to your diet.
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| Date: | Jul 2006 |
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| Title: | Eggs
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| Publisher: | Healthy Eating Club
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| Description: | For many decades, eggs have been perceived as somewhat unhealthy due to their cholesterol levels. Consumers assumed that the potential for ill-health coming from eggs was science based and it was in part.
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| Date: | Jun 2006 |
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| Title: | Living with Heart Disease
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| Publisher: | HealthInsite Topic Page
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| Description: | Links to information on living with heart disease, including dietary advice and support services.
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| Date: | Apr 2005 |
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| Title: | Lipid management
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| Publisher: | National Heart Foundation of Australia
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| Description: | The Heart Foundation produces a comprehensive range of independent, evidence-based cardiovascular health information. Documents include Position Statement on Lipid Management (2005).
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| Date: | Jan 2005 |
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| Title: | Low glycaemic index diets for coronary heart disease
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: | The glycaemic index is a measure of the ability of a carbohydrate to affect blood glucose levels. There is weak and limited evidence that low glycaemic index diets can reduce risk factors for coronary heart disease. This review shows a need for long-ter...
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| Date: | Jul 2004 |
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| Title: | Nuts
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| Publisher: | Healthy Eating Club
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| Description: | A handful of a variety of nuts 2 to 5 times a week has been found to significantly lower the risk of heart disease.
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| Date: | Apr 2004 |
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| Title: | Walnuts
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| Publisher: | Healthy Eating Club
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| Description: | Walnuts help to keep blood vessels 'dilated' in people with high cholesterol levels
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| Date: | Apr 2004 |
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| Title: | Heart health
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| Publisher: | myDr
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| Description: | A healthy heart can help to ensure a long, full life. Learn how you can improve your heart health through dieting, exercising and giving up smoking.
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| Date: | Mar 2003 |
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| Title: | Fats in the bloodstream
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| Publisher: | myDr
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| Description: | There are two main types of fats in the blood: cholesterol and triglycerides. Too much of either type can cause problems.
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| Date: | Feb 2003 |
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| Title: | Heart disease and food
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| Publisher: | Healthy Eating Club
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| Description: | Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia, and elevated blood cholesterol levels are a significant risk factor for this disease. Food is directly involved in many of the risk factors for coronary heart disease. Attention to diet is one of the most important preventative measures a person can take.
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| Date: | Jan 2003 |
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