... as body mass index), and obesity. (Heart Disease Risk Factors, 2003). In addition, researchers also believe that proper dieting is an important step for avoiding some risks factors of coronary artery disease. For instance, making sure your diet is well balanced with lots of fruits and vegetables as well as physical exercise. According to week 5 lecture "to understand the relationship ... acceptable sources of protein (Balch & Balch, 1997 p. 230,) OBESITY AND OVERWEIGHT: Extra weight is thought to lead to increased total cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, and an increased risk of cor...

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... many diverse reasons people are vegetarians, but as for those who are looking for better health, the vegetarian diet with the incorporation of all the proper nutrients is the answer. Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, responsible for one of every 2.4 deaths. Atherosclerosis is the main cause of heart disease (and high blood pressure). It is ... characterized by the buildup of plaques along the artery inner walls, which is a result of repeated fat deposits and damage to the walls. As the passageways of the blood vessels narrow, blood pressure rises. The incr...

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... content of their diet. Vegetarians usually have lower blood pressure than meat eaters because of lifestyle and diet. Other factors probably include exercise and resistance to smoking and alcohol intake. Coronary artery disease is directly related to saturated fat intake. In studies testing cholesterol levels, vegetarians beat out all others including those that only ate lean meats. Milk, however, lowers blood cholesterol ... ...

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