| Low-fat or low-carbohydrate diet for cardiovascular health. | |
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PMID: 17941565 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Obesity is a major, modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Climbing obesity rates are leaving Canadians at increased risk for disability, disease and premature death. This has led to increased interest in dietary interventions to control weight and reduce obesity. While a low-fat diet has been promoted for more than 20 years to reduce cardiovascular risk, recently there has been a proliferation of new diets that promise fast, successful weight loss. The marketing strategies of diet promoters have led consumers and health care professionals to consider the benefits and risks of these diets for cardiovascular health. The purpose of this paper is to compare the traditional low-fat diet with one such dietary innovation -- the low-carbohydrate diet. Research studies are reviewed to provide some evidence for practice in assisting patients to improve cardiovascular health through weight loss. |
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Authors:
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Donna Best; Patricia Grainger |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Canadian journal of cardiovascular nursing = Journal canadien en soins infirmiers cardio-vasculaires Volume: 17 ISSN: 0843-6096 ISO Abbreviation: Can J Cardiovasc Nurs Publication Date: 2007 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-10-18 Completed Date: 2007-11-27 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8913645 Medline TA: Can J Cardiovasc Nurs Country: Canada |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 19-26 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Memorial University School of Nursing, St. John's, NL A1B 3V6. dbest@mun.ca |
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Canada
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epidemiology Cardiovascular Diseases / epidemiology, etiology, prevention & control Diet Fads Diet, Carbohydrate-Restricted / methods*, standards Diet, Fat-Restricted / methods*, standards Diet, Reducing / methods Energy Intake Evidence-Based Medicine Humans Obesity* / complications, diet therapy Risk Factors Risk Reduction Behavior Weight Loss |
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