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The Impact Of A Heart Healthy Diet On The Development Of Heart Disease, Fenina Gonzales
The Impact Of A Heart Healthy Diet On The Development Of Heart Disease, Fenina Gonzales
Nursing | Senior Theses
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Both modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors contribute to the development of this disease. One modifiable risk factor is diet. Potentially, the right diet, i.e. one that is deemed heart healthy, can aid in the prevention of heart disease.
This thesis aims to determine what constitutes a heart healthy diet First, a literature review related to the use of diet and nutrition for the prevention of heart disease will be provided. Next, this thesis will present a research proposal for a longitudinal study that will compare five-year and 10-year …