From: Responses to a GP survey: current controversies in diet and cardiovascular disease
Questions | Female (n = 74) | Female % | Male (n = 33) | Male % |
---|---|---|---|---|
1. Statins more important than diet | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
2. Omega-3 relevant to cardiac events | 34b | 45.9% | 9b | 27.3% |
3. LDL more important than HDL | 11 | 14.9% | 6 | 18.2% |
4. Dietary saturated fat safe | 26a | 35.1% | 6a | 18.2% |
5. Endothelial dysfunction & dyslipidaemia | 21 | 28.4% | 4 | 12.1% |
6. NAFLD major risk factor for CVD | 17 | 24.2% | 8 | 23.0% |
7. Dietary carbohydrates neutral for CVD | 11 | 14.9% | 2 | 6.1% |