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What are 4 modifiable risk factors for CVD? |
1. Dyslipidaemia 2. Diabetes 3. Hypertension 4. Smoking |
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What are 4 non-modifiable risk factors for CVD? |
1. Age 2. Gender 3. Hx of IHD 4. Family Hx |
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What is the dietary management of heart failure? |
1. Fluid restriction 2. Weight within normal range (underwt and overwt not protective) 3. Low sat diet 4. Restriction of booze 5. Smoking cessation |
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What are risk factors for hypertension |
1. Obesity 2. High ETOH 3. High Na 4. Low K 5. Low activity 6. Smoking |
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What are the dietary recommendations to reduce blood pressure? |
1. Reduce weight/waist circumference 2. Reduce saltintake (<1600mg/d) 3. Increasephysical activity 4. Increase intakeof fruit and veg 5. Decrease intakeof saturated fat 6. Limit alcohol |
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What is the average lifespan of a taste bud? |
14 days |
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What are the dietary recommendations for CVD? |
- Fat o Decrease intake of sat fat (<7%) o Increase intake of unsaturated fats - Fibre o Increase to 25-30g -Sugar o Limit if high triglycerides or diabetic - Sodium o Reduce to <2000-1600mg/d -Alcohol o<2s.d/day men and <1s.d./day women<Rd |
