Which dietary change is recommended to reduce cardiovascular disease risk?

• A. Eat less sugar and fat
• B. Increase salt intake
• C. Eat more red meat
• D. Skip vegetables

Answer: (A)

Lowering cardiovascular disease risk through diet hinges on reducing elements that raise risk factors, especially added sugars and saturated fats. Eating less sugar helps prevent excess weight, improves how the body handles blood sugar and triglycerides, and supports a healthier metabolic profile. Cutting saturated fat lowers LDL cholesterol, which is a major contributor to fatty deposits in arteries. Together, these changes promote a better lipid profile, aid weight management, and support healthier blood pressure and glucose levels. Dietary guidance also encourages replacing sugary and high-saturated-fat foods with fiber-rich, plant-based options and healthier fats. Increasing salt intake would raise blood pressure, more red meat can raise saturated fat and cholesterol, and skipping vegetables reduces fiber and protective nutrients, so they don’t help reduce cardiovascular risk.