ACC	American College of Cardiology
AHA	American Heart Association
ALA	alpha linolenic acid (n-3)
AMDR	Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges
CAD	coronary artery disease
CHD	coronary heart disease
CVD	cardiovascular disease
DGAs	Dietary Guidelines for Americans
DHA	docosahexaenoic acid
EPA	eicosapentaenoic acid
EPIC	European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition
GI	glycemic index
GL	glycemic load
HDL	high-density lipoprotein
HPFS	Health Professionals Follow-Up Study
hs-CRP	high sensitivity C-reactive protein
IHD	ischemic heart disease
LCFA	long chain fatty acids
LDL	low-density lipoprotein
MCFA	medium chain fatty acids
MUFA	monounsaturated fatty acids
MI	myocardial infarction
NHS	Nurse’s Health Study
PREDIMED	Prevención con Dieta Mediterránea
PUFA	polyunsaturated fatty acids
SCD	sudden cardiac death
SFA	saturated fatty acids