The Effect of Fruit and Vegetable Intake on Risk for Coronary Heart Disease

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Authors

Kaumudi Joshipura · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Frank B. Hu · Brigham and Women's Hospital

JoAnn E. Manson · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Meir J. Stampfer · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Eric B. Rimm · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Frank E. Speizer · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Graham A. Colditz

Abstract

Consumption of fruits and vegetables, particularly green leafy vegetables and vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables, appears to have a protective effect against coronary heart disease.

Topics & Keywords

Nutritional Studies and Diet Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Internal Medicine

Volume 134, Issue 12, pp. 1106-1114

DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-134-12-200106190-00010

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