title: Prevalence of CVD risk factors and impact of a two-year education program for premenopausal women.
abstract: Indicators of cardiovascular disease risk in premenopausal women before, during, and after a 2-year educational intervention measured prevalence of risk and program effectiveness. Women (n = 277) were assigned to either treatment/education (n = 174) or control (n = 103) group. Many had at least one cardiovascular disease risk factor: high BMI (n = 123); high-fat diet (n = 160); and/or high body fat percent (n = 136). The treatment group was significant for change in calories from fat (P <.01). This study shows that premenopausal women have cardiovascular disease risks that should be addressed, and that nutrition education can successfully change dietary behavior.
authors.affiliation: Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Reber
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Chapman-Novakofski
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D015992:Body Mass Index; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000378:metabolism; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007087:Illinois / Q000453:epidemiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D052756:Nutritional Sciences / Q000193:education*; D017697:Premenopause; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012107:Research Design; D012307:Risk Factors; D012423:Rural Health; D015431:Weight Loss; D016387:Women's Health
chemical_list: D004041:Dietary Fats