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Prevention

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

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Click on the links below to learn more about how to prevent cardiovascular disease.

Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease

Diet and Cardiovascular Disease

Components of Food

Cholesterol in the Blood

Calculating Calories and Fat Grams

Determining Your Body Mass Index

Metabolic Syndrome

Obesity

Overview of Obesity

Treatment of Obesity

Obesity Treatment Overview

Medical Treatment for Obesity

Surgical Treatment for Obesity

Gastric Bypass (Malabsorptive) Surgery

Gastric Stapling (Restrictive) Surgery

Maintaining Weight Loss

Preventing Obesity

Exercise: Before Starting an Exercise Program

Designing an Exercise Program

Risks of Physical Inactivity

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