Pathway Contributor: Paula Brauer

Contributions

• Are interventions to decrease dietary cholesterol intake (e.g. restricting eggs) recommended for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

  Role: Co-Author

• Is a reduced saturated fat diet recommended for primary or secondary cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention?

  Role: Co-Author

• Should omega-3 fatty acids (fish or plant-based food or supplements) be recommended for the primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults?

  Role: Co-Author

• Are diets lower in added sugars (including sugar-sweetened beverages) recommended for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) or secondary prevention of CVD (i.e. individuals with a history of CVD or with multiple CVD risk factors, e.g. metabolic syndrome)?

  Role: Co-Author

• Should diets lower in glycemic index (GI) or glycemic load (GL) be recommended for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) or the secondary prevention of CVD (i.e. individuals with a history of CVD or with multiple CVD risk factors, e.g. metabolic syndrome)?

  Role: Co-Author

• What is the effectiveness of a Mediterranean-style diet for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

  Role: Reviewer

• What is the effectiveness of a Mediterranean-style diet for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD, i.e. adults with established heart disease)?

  Role: Reviewer

• Are diets higher in total dietary fibre (including whole grains, cereals, vegetables, fruit and legume/pulse fibre) recommended for primary or secondary cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention?

  Role: Reviewer