Pathway Contributor: Heather Petrie
Credentials
MSc, RD
Bio
Heather Petrie is a registered dietitian employed as a PEN Evidence Analyst. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition with Honours both from Acadia University and a Master of Science degree, with a specialization in nutrition and exercise metabolism from the University of Guelph.
Contributions
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Does chromium supplementation play a role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease?
Role: Author
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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
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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