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People Still Eat Fast Food After a Heart Attack

Posted: 26 Feb 2011 02:07 AM PST

Despite having a heart attack many people go right back to fast food, says a new study, eating it at least once per week.

And while in the hospital, over 30% of study participants reported eating fast food once or more each week during the month before their heart attack.

Fast food contains high levels of fat and sodium. The Mayo Clinic recommends limiting saturated fat and salt to help reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.

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