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Diet Composition - Mediterranean Diet

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

Last Updated: 2022-11-30
Q: What is the effectiveness of a Mediterranean-style diet for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD, i.e. adults with established heart disease)?

Last Updated: 2024-12-03

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