Doing more with nutrition for cardiovascular health

摘要

Heart health is a major concern for populations worldwide. The leading cause of mortality globally, cardiovascular disease (CVD) affects millions and places great strain on health services; costing the EU alone as much as €210 billion a year. Lifestyle factors, such as smoking, poor diet, obesity and lack of exercise can negatively impact cardiovascular health and contribute to an increased risk of CVD. The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that as many as one in four adults do not get enough exercise, while a study by Diabetes UK suggests that 66% of people in the UK eat three or fewer portions of fruit or vegetables a day.