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Heart disease and diet


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Fish in diet
Fish in diet
Fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables
Healthy diet
Healthy diet
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Definition

A healthy diet is a major factor in reducing your risk of heart disease.


Alternative Names

Diet - heart disease


Function

A healthy diet and lifestyle can reduce your risk of:



Review Date: 05/23/2010
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).




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