• Author: Walter C. Willett
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Dietary sodium and potassium intake and risk of diabetes in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: Studies show an association between elevated blood pressure, obesity, and insulin resistance with an higher risk of developing diabetes. As sodium …

Dietary cholesterol and myocardial infarction in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: Background: Coronary artery disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Coronary artery disease can lead to major complications including …

Racial and ethnic disparities in dietary intake and quality among United States Veterans

Abstract: Background: Dietary quality plays an important role in disease development and prognosis, and diet is also a key contributor to disparities in many chronic diseases and …

Data resource profile: Nutrition data in the VA million Veteran program

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Million Veteran Program (MVP) nutrition data is derived from dietary food/beverage intake information collected …

Impact of 8 lifestyle factors on mortality and life expectancy among United States Veterans: The Million Veteran Program

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Lifestyle medicine has been proposed as a way to address the root causes of chronic disease and their associated health care costs. OBJECTIVE: This study …

Red meat intake and the risk of cardiovascular diseases: A prospective cohort study in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Red meat consumption was associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in prospective cohort studies and a profile of biomarkers favoring …

Association of dietary fatty acids with the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in a prospective cohort of United States veterans

Abstract: Background: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVDs) are the leading cause of worldwide adult mortality. Although broad classes of dietary fats have been shown to …