“NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IN THE AREAS OF VISAKHAPATNAM”
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the most leading causes for morbidity and mortality in the worldwide. Age and other genetic factors are not only primarily responsible other factors including diabetes, hypertension lifestyles are some of the major risk factors associated with CVD. The study was designed to understand the nutritional status of the cardiovascular disease. The present study was an observational study which was carried out in Pinnacle hospital Arilova in Vishakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh. The study was designed to investigate the impact of nutritional status of cardiovascular disease patients in the age group of 40 to 70 years. A total of 100 samples were taken and the data was gathered through qualitative methods like questionnaire and interview methods. Anthropometric measurement, Biochemical parameters, clinical parameters, dietary intake was assessed by 24hours recall method and diet counselling was given. Among 100 samples 76 were male and 24 were female, stated physical status of the sample's states that majority of the samples go for walking (25%) everyday, 27% twice a week. 12% once a week and 36% never go for any physical activity. Majority of the samples (52) suffer from hypertension, (42) with atherosclerosis, (25) samples with myocardia infraction and 18 with angina pectoris, 8 with rheumatic heart disease and 4 with stroke. The study concludes the prevalence of hypertension, kidney disorders and diabetes are increasing with increase in CVD, the sedentary lifestyle and lack of physical exercise was one of the major route causes for CVD. High consumption of saturated fatty acids leads to obesity. Consumption of good dietary habits along with medication with physical activity helps in prevention and treatment of CVD.