Essay on Nutrition Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease

Nutrition Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease It is imperative as a nurse to develop an understanding that caring for a patient goes beyond the physical care given and it includes a holistic aspect: caring for the body, mind and soul. This holistic approach can be applied when assessing patients’ nutritional status and helping them implement healthy life choices, while living with a disease and possibly the comorbidities caused by the disease. Specifically, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the comorbidities associated can be highly preventable with adequate nutrition, regular exercise and management of a healthy weight throughout life. It is the care provider’s duty to educate patients on prevention and risk reduction for CVD, and to work†¦show more content†¦Diets rich in fruits and vegetables are recommended as part of a healthy diet because they may reduce the risks of chronic diseases with the help of potassium, folate, vitamins, and fiber that are within fruits and vegetables. These sources are found in foods such as nuts, soy products, fatty fish because of the omega-3-fatty acids, garlic, bananas, kiwifruit, avocados, beef, and lamb. Studies have found that â€Å"people who have a high intake of fruits and vegetables are at lower risk of developing CVD, especially stroke† (Dudek, 2010, p. 496). Whole grains should also be incorporated in meals daily because the soluble fibers like those found in barley, dried peas and beans, flax seed, fruits and oats, are known to lower LDL levels, which is one of the main causes for comorbidities that can progress to CVD. Patients at risk of developing CVD are to avoid foods high in saturated and trans fat because both, â€Å"increase the LDL and total cholesterol levels, the ratio of LDL to HDL cholesterol, and the risk of CHD† (Dudek, 2010, p. 497). Suggestions for avoiding these fats include choosing lean meats, trimming away any visible fat, and replacing red meats for skinless chicken or fish. 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