title: Dietary prevention of coronary artery disease. How to help patients modify eating habits and reduce cholesterol.
abstract: The prevalence of high serum cholesterol levels and the associated epidemic of coronary artery disease in our society are largely the by-products of a maladaptive diet. Dietary modification is the logical and effective approach to this problem for most patients. In general, dietary therapy consists of a reduction in the intake of saturated fatty acids, cholesterol, and excess calories. Many specific dietary modifications, including increased intake of omega-9 and omega-3 fatty acids and soluble fiber, may also help reduce cholesterol levels and prevent coronary artery disease.
authors.affiliation: Mid America Heart Institute, Kansas City, Missouri.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: O'Keefe
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Lavie
authors.forename: J O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: O'Keefe
mesh_terms: D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood*; D003069:Coffee / Q000009:adverse effects; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004032:Diet; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005395:Fish Oils / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D006937:Hypercholesterolemia / Q000178:diet therapy; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D003069:Coffee; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D005395:Fish Oils; D002784:Cholesterol