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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 risk factors for heart disease. Strategies to reduce weight involve changes to behaviour, physical activity, diet and combinations of all three. Dietary changes 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.
Updated January 2009
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Stroke prevention for high risk groups
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Better Health Channel
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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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Jun 2009
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Fats and oils
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Better Health Channel
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Fat is an important part of a healthy diet. However some fats are better than others. Saturated fats increase blood cholesterol. Mono-unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats tend to lower blood cholesterol. Trans fatty acids (or trans fats) are also potentially harmful and are used to make baked products, pies, cakes, biscuits and buns. Omega-6 and omega-3 fats can benefit your health.
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May 2009
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Lipid management
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National Heart Foundation of Australia
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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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May 2009
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Fish and fish oils
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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The important omega 3 fatty acids found in fish are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
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May 2009
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Lowering cholesterol
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Australian Prescriber
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Lowering the person's cholesterol will lower their risk of heart disease.
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Oct 2008
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How to treat hypercholesterolaemia
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Australian Prescriber
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Elevated LDL cholesterol is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and is the major target of therapy to prevent coronary events.
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Oct 2008
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Nuts
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Better Health Channel
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Eating nuts may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Most nuts including walnuts, cashew nuts, pecans, brazil nuts, chestnuts and hazelnuts contain mainly mono-unsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats and other compounds that influence blood cholesterol levels. Peanuts, brazil nuts, almonds and hazelnuts can cause acute allergy in some people.
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Mar 2008
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Cereals and wholegrain foods
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Better Health Channel
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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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Jan 2008
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Heart disease and food
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Better Health Channel
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Diet is an important risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease. Some foods increase the risk and other foods may protect against the condition. Uncontrolled diabetes can contribute to coronary heart disease. Oily fish, fruit and vegetables, garlic, some oils including olive oil, fibre from wholegrain cereals, legumes and soy, nuts and seeds and tea may help protect against coronary heart disease. Small amounts of alcohol is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease in some people.
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Jul 2007
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Triglycerides
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myDr
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Find out about triglycerides, a type of fat found in your blood.
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Mar 2007
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Wholegrain cereals for coronary heart disease
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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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Jan 2007
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Eating for a healthy heart
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myDr
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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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Jul 2006
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Heart disease: reduce the risk
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myDr
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You can reduce your risk of heart disease by following a few sensible steps. Here's how.
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Jul 2006
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Eggs
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Healthy Eating Club
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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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Jun 2006
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Living with Heart Disease
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to information on living with heart disease, including dietary advice and support services.
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Apr 2005
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Low glycaemic index diets for coronary heart disease
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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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Jul 2004
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Nuts
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Healthy Eating Club
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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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Apr 2004
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Walnuts
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Healthy Eating Club
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Walnuts help to keep blood vessels 'dilated' in people with high cholesterol levels
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Apr 2004
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