Obesity and cardiovascular disease in the United States: nutritional and lifestyle strategies for prevention
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Abstract
Obesity and cardiovascular disease are growing epidemics in the United States, affecting all age groups and ethnicities. With their heavy financial and psychological burden on families and the healthcare system, there is an urgent need for new strategies for prevention and treatment of patients. Herein, I explore the burden that this epidemic has had in the United States, who is affected, and the history of how these diseases have become prevalent. I will focus on some of the potential factors that are associated with disease onset, and consider the best options are available for treatment and prevention. The primary objective of this review is to present underlying issues associated with obesity and cardiovascular disease, an overview on available treatments, and present contemporary evidence-based recommendations for patients.