StrokeSense : Are You At Risk?

Poor Diet

A poor dietparticularly one thats high in saturated fat and low in fiberincreases your risk for ischemic stroke. Poor diet makes also you more likely to develop other stroke risk factors, such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. For more information, see Eating Right for Your Health.

Reference

• Physical Activity and Health, The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, 2001.

Source of Material: RockHill Communications, 14 Rock Hill Road Bala, Cynwyd, PA 19004, (610) 667-2040,
Writer: Christine Norris
Editors: Erin Murphy, Andrea King, Joanne Poeggel, Ron Wozny
Clinical Reviewer: Patt Panzer, M.D.
Date Written: 4/30/01
Last Revised: 4/3/03