Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The causes and prevention of heart disease have been studied for years, and new information is emerging. For the last several decades, saturated fat and cholesterol have been thought to be major contributors to coronary artery disease, and therefore people are typically advised to strictly limit these in their diet. However, recent studies are indicating that it may not be wise to strictly limit the intake of dietary saturated fatty acids or replace them with polyunsaturated fatty acids when taking other health conditions into consideration. Depending on a person’s genetics, diet may or may not be an important factor in preventing heart disease. Exercise is also beneficial for everyone in preventing heart disease. When considering human development, including the negative effects of heart disease, humans still have a lot to learn about the human body and the interaction of diet, the environment, and genetics. Cover Page Footnote Pete Peterson, PhD, was the JCCC faculty adviser on this paper.
Author: Deeanna Kelley
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
Awards: G4096217163, G6385182452
OpenAlex ID: W35149447