American Heart Association

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True or False? "Saturated fat is bad for your health."

True

Know Your Fats

Saturated fat is the main dietary cause of high blood cholesterol. Saturated

Knowing which fats raise LDL cholesterol and which ones don't is the first step in lowering your risk of heart disease. In addition to the LDL produced naturally by your body, saturated fat, trans-fatty acids and dietary cholesterol can also raise blood cholesterol.

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Is eating fresh red meat bad for your heart?

No, eating fresh red meat is not bad for your heart.

Red and Processed Meat Consumption and Risk of Incident Coronary Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes Mellitus. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis -- Micha et al., 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.109.924977 -- Circulation

Conclusions—Consumptionof processed meats, but not red meats, is associated with higherincidence of CHD and diabetes mellitus.

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Does exercise help with weight loss?

Yes, exercise helps with weight loss.

Why Exercise Won't Make You Thin - TIME

In 2007 the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association issued new guidelines stating that "to lose weight ... 60 to 90 minutes of physical activity may be necessary."

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Is beer good for you?

Beer is good for your health in moderation.

Meta-Analysis of Wine and Beer Consumption in Relation to Vascular Risk -- Di Castelnuovo et al. 105 (24): 2836 -- Circulation

A similar, although smaller association wasalso apparent in beer consumption studies.

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How much salt should you consume each day?

2,500 mg/day

Lowering Your Salt Intake - For Dummies

The recommendation for sodium in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as well as the American Heart Association is 2,400 milligrams (mg) daily for adults.

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Does preventive care save money in the long run?

No

The Impact of Prevention on Reducing the Burden of Cardiovascular Disease

However, as they are currently delivered, most of the prevention activities will substantially increase costs.

The Impact of Prevention on Reducing the Burden of Cardiovascular ...

However, as they are currently delivered, most of the prevention activities will substantially increase costs.

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