Carolina Digital Repository (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) · 2014 · 344 citations · 0 references
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MedicineCardiologyPreventive MedicineBehavioral Risk Factor ModificationPhysical ActivityPreventive CardiologyCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease PreventionCardiovascular Risk ReductionDietary GuidelinesLifestyle MedicineLifestyle ModificationCardiovascular Risk DetectionCardiovascular Risk ManagementChronic Disease Prevention Through DietDiet-related Noncommunicable Disease PreventionDietary Macronutrient PatternsLifestyle Exercise InterventionPrimary Care ModelsPrimary Prevention Of Dyslipidemia
A healthy lifestyle is important in the prevention of CVD, the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The intent of the Lifestyle Work Group (Work Group) was to evaluate evidence that particular dietary patterns, nutrient intake, and levels and types of physical activity can play a major role in CVD prevention and treatment through effects on modifiable CVD risk factors (i.e., blood pressure [BP] and lipids). These ESs and recommendations may be used as appropriate in the management of hypercholesterolemia and hypertension. The target audience of the report is primary care providers.