The role of nutrition and nutrients in the prevention of chronic diseases.
The nutritional factors that increase risk of heart disease, many cancers, and diabetes are identical. Controlling body weight, being physically active, limiting intake of saturated fats, and eating ample amount of fruits and vegetables can all reduce the risk for many different chronic diseases. Physicians have many opportunities to assist their patients in reducing their nutritional risk of chronic diseases.
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Department of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics, University of Colorado, School of Medicine, Box C-245, 4200 East Ninth Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80262, USA. Tim.Byers@uchsc.edu
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