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Nutrition Therapy for Managing Dyslipidemia
Nutrition therapy plays a pivotal role in managing dyslipidemia by improving lipid profiles and reducing cardiovascular risks. A heart-healthy diet emphasizes the intake of unsaturated fats (found in fish, nuts, seeds, and olive oil) while limiting saturated and trans fats. Soluble fiber, from sources like oats, beans, and fruits, helps lower LDL cholesterol. Incorporating plant sterols and stanols, along with omega-3 fatty acids, supports lipid regulation. Limiting added sugars and refined carbohydrates is crucial for maintaining healthy triglyceride levels. Paired with physical activity and weight management, personalized nutrition interventions can significantly improve lipid control and overall heart health.
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Mahfuza Afroz Shathi
Chief Dietician, Apollo Imperial Hospitals, Bangladesh
Ms. Mahfuza Afroz Shathi B.Sc & MS (Food & Nutrition), DU CCD (Advanced Dietetics), DIU Ph.D-Fellow (Nutritional Biochemistry), JU. Ms. Mahfuza Afroz Shathi completed her B.Sc (Food & Nutrition) in 2012 from University of Dhaka. Then she completed MS (Food & Nutrition) in 2013 from the same institute. She also completed a Post Graduation Certificate course on Advanced Dietetics in 2013 from Daffodil International University, Dhaka. She has successfully completed her Ph.D Part-I (Nutritional Biochemistry) from Jahangirnagar University, Savar. She started her career at Daffodil International University (DIU) Diet Counseling Center as Dietician and Nutritionist in June 2013. In July 2013 she started working at a fitness center named CTLC jointly with Daffodil International University (DIU) Diet Counseling Center. In March 2016 she joined Asgar Ali Hospital as Dietician. From 2016 to 2019 she has completed special training on GDM Diet, Nutrigenetics and Oncology Nutrition from reputed organizations from India and Bangladesh. She is the first Dietician of Bangladesh whose research abstract has been published in the IDACON 2018, India. One of her research papers has been published in the national journal named Police Hospital, Journal of Medical Sciences. Ms. Mahfuza Afroz Shathi joined Imperial Hospital Ltd from 1st August 2019 as Chief Nutritionist and Dietician. She is the first Dietician from Bangladesh who has presented a clinical case study in ICNU 2023 held in Kolkata, India organized by Peerless Hospitex Hospital, Kolkata.
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Nutrition therapy plays a pivotal role in managing dyslipidemia by improving lipid profiles and reducing cardiovascular risks. A heart-healthy diet emphasizes the intake of unsaturated fats (found in fish, nuts, seeds, and olive oil) while limiting saturated and trans fats. Soluble fiber, from sources like oats, beans, and fruits, helps lower LDL cholesterol. Incorporating plant sterols and stanols, along with omega-3 fatty acids, supports lipid regulation. Limiting added sugars and refined carbohydrates is crucial for maintaining healthy triglyceride levels. Paired with physical activity and weight management, personalized nutrition interventions can significantly improve lipid control and overall heart health.