Nutritional Guidance and Follow-up for Patients with Dyslipidemia Detected in General Health Check-ups to Prevent Cardiovascular Events

The mortality rate from coronary artery disease ("CAD") in Japan is significantly lower compared to other developed countries, and this is due in part to the influence of Japan's diet. A number of epidemiological studies have demonstrated the efficacy of a diet that may be described as ‘traditional Japanese diet' ("Japan Diet"), which utilizes ingredients native to Japan, in the prevention of CAD. The Japan Diet primarily sources saturated fatty acids from meat (beef and poultry), monounsaturated fatty acids from meat, fish, and vegetable oils, n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids from vegetable oils and soy products, and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from marine products and plants. The Japan Diet is characterized by a higher consumption of fish and soybeans/soybean products compared to meat and eggs. Additionally, the intake of fatty acids is balanced in a manner that is conducive to the prevention of arteriosclerosis.