Os principais fatores de risco para doenças cardiovasculares e sua relação com a alimentação: uma revisão.

Abstract

Over the last decades, the changes in the lifestyle of the Brazilian population have reflected on a diet poor in nutrients which, in turn, can complicate the treatment of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) or increase the likelihood of acquiring one. This bibliographical review aims to investigate what are the major risk factors related to CVD and its relationship with regular diet. A bibliographical review was undertaken by searching for peer-review articles available on Pubmed, Lilacs, Google Scholar and SciElo databases in the last eight years. Priority was given to articles published in the last five years. 84 articles were found of which 69 were selected. Hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and dyslipidaemia were the principal risk factors associated with cardiovascular diseases. Given the increasing incidence of CVD in recent years, the Department of Health created a guideline with dietary recommendations regarding type of aliments and its respective daily portions. These recommendations divide some aliments into groups according to the processing methods and nutritional value; some of these aliments are used in the treatment of diseases. Therefore, the role of the pharmacist is crucial whose knowledge facilitates the correct use of drugs as well as advising the clients towards a healthier life.