Arq. Bras. Cardiol. 2024; 121(7): e20240378
Promotion of Healthy Diets to Address Cardiovascular Diseases in Brazil: The Importance of Nutritional Guidelines and Public Policies
Laís Ferreira Dias
, Aline Martins de Carvalho
This Short Editorial is referred by the Research article "Dietary Adequacy of Individuals with Cardiovascular Disease According to Clinical Guidelines in the Brazilian Cardioprotective Nutritional (BALANCE)".
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) represent a major public health issue in Brazil, being the leading cause of mortality in the country, with coronary artery disease highlighted as the main cause of death. According to the Global Burden of Disease data, 2021, dietary patterns were responsible for 12% of the attributable risk of total deaths from chronic non-communicable diseases in the general Brazilian population. These conditions cause systemic harm, not only impacting population mortality or reducing life expectancy but also leading to disability, creating dependency for individuals to carry out their daily activities.
In this context, the World Health Organization (WHO) advocates for public policies focused on health strategies and the regular updating of national dietary and nutrition guidelines, adapting to changes in dietary habits, food systems, and population health conditions.,
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