Nutrition

Question 1

How many portions of fish per week should a an adult have - including pregnant women
(Primary and secondary prevention of CVD)

Answer 1

For Primary prevention:
3.15g omega-3 fatty acids per week
At least 2 portions of fish per week, 1 oil rich
1 portion = 140g

For secondary prevention (post MI)
Do not routinely recommend eating oily fish or omega-3/fish-oil supplements for the sole purpose of preventing another MI

Examples of oily fish: salmon, macril, sardines

Question 2

How many portions of unsalted nuts, seeds and legumes should an adult consume per week?

Answer 2

At least 4-5 portions
Portions are
- 40g nuts
- 100g legumes
- 14g seeds

Question 3

What is the recommended salt intake each day

Answer 3

<6g/day

Sources: bread, cheese, processed meat (e.g. bacon, sausages)

Question 4

What was the reduction in CHD risk when people ate at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day

Answer 4

17% reduction

Question 5

What is the max units of alcohol to drink a week for males and females

Answer 5

14 units (best to spread evenly over at least 3 days)

Question 6

What percent of body weight should a person with a BMI of 25-35 to loose to reduce CVD risk

Answer 6

5-10%

Question 7

What percent of body weight should a person with a BMI of >35 for sustained improvement in comorbidity

Answer 7

> 15-20%

Question 8

Adults should aim for how many minuets of moderate intensity exercise per week

Answer 8

150 minutes

Question 9

Adults should aim for how many minuets of vigorous intensity exercise per week (when already moderately fit)

Answer 9

75 minutes

Question 10

How many minutes of exercise a day should someone post MI do?

Answer 10

20-30 mins/day to the point of slight breathlessness

Question 11

How many times should you do muscle strengthening a week?

Answer 11

Twice a week

Question 12

How many calories are in 1g of alcohol

Answer 12

7kcal