Will diet change prevent heart attack? LANCASTER What is the exact relationship of diet and heart disease - and cancer, and what changes are needed in the diet of a heart attack patient? These were among the frequent question submitted to Ask a Dietitian, a cooperative project of the Central PA Dietetic Association and the Lan caster Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Heart Association, in their observance of National Nutrition Month. A few of the questions were: What proof is these that reducing the amount of cholesterol and saturated fats in my diet will really prevent a heart attack? ANSWER: No one can guarantee that any in dividual will, or will not, develop heart disease or have a heart attack. However, numerous clinical studies in America and around the world have proven that there is a strong relationship between the amount of cholesterol and saturated fats in our diet and the development of atherosclerosis, or har dening of the arteries, which sets the stage of heart at tack, stroke and other conditions. High levels of cholesterol and saturated fats mcrease your risks. If you have a history of heart disease in your family, then diet modification is especially important. My husband had a heart attack, and the doctor said to limit cholesterol, saturated fats and salt. Do I have to buy special foods? ANSWER: Talk with your doctor. In most cases, you won’t need to buy special foods if you follow these suggestions: reduce your use of red meat and sub stitute chicken, turkey, veal and fish; avoid butter and whole milk and use polyunsaturated vegetable oil, margarine and low-fat milk; use no salt m cooking or at the table, substitutue herbs and spices. Main taining ideal body weight also is important, so avoid sweets and substitute fresh fruits and other low-calone foods. Remember that all processed foods are higher in salt, fats, and sugar than their homemade coun terparts. Happy eating! QUESTION: I keep hearing about diet and heart disease. Is there a relationship between what we eat and cancer? ANSWER: Recent studies have indicated that, mdeed, there may be a link between excessive levels of some foods and the development of various kinds of cancer. For instance, high levels of carbohydrates like white flour, which have little or no fiber, are associated with an increase risk of bowel cancer. Excessive amounts of saturated fats may con tribute to an increased risk of breast cancer in women. Although the issue has not Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 14,1980—A25 been resolved yet, there may be an increased risk of bladded cancer among persons who consume high amounts of sugar substitues. It would be prudent, then, to restrict consumption of saturated fats and use poly unsaturated vegetable oils and margarines and low-fat cheeses and milk; eat high fiber grain products such as whole bran bread and whole Joins Farm Credit YORK Richard Zook, General Manager of the Federal Land Bank Association of York and Associate Manager of the Production Credit Association of York, an- W. gram cereals; and avoid heavy use of sugar and its substitutes suggestions will promote good health. Do you have a question? Sent it to Ask a Dietitian: American Heart Association, Lancaster Pennsylvania Chapter, P.O. Box 3026, Lancaster, Pa. 17603. Miller has joined the York Associations as a loan of ficer. Miller, a native of York County, was graduated from the Red Lion Area High School in 1974. He majored in vocational agriculture and was the recipient of many FFA awards. He received his B.S. Degree in Food Services and Ag. Education from Penn State in 1978. Since graduation from college, Bruce has been employed by the Southeast Farm Credit Association. Bruce will be working out of the York Branch and will be responsible for serving the agricultural producers of south central York County, east of 1-83. These
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