Healthy eating, exercise reduce heart disease risks for
Oklahomans, expert says Heart disease isn't just a “man's
disease.” The leading cause of death for women in the United
States, heart disease can be improved with a healthy diet.
Learning to eat nutritiously is one of the best things a person
can do to ensure good health. “Here in Oklahoma, we still have a
much higher than average number of overweight and obese
residents,” said Amanda Horn, a registered dietitian and a
family and consumer sciences educator for the Oklahoma County
OSU Cooperative Extension Service. “And these residents have a
much higher risk for heart disease and other conditions related
to poor nutrition.” We may not be able to avoid some risk
factors that are hereditary, but we can all improve our health
by learning to eat better.” Registered dietitian and a family
and consumer sciences educator for the Oklahoma County OSU
Cooperative Extension Service Though other risk factors such as
high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and