Samenvatting

Coronary heart disease is the most occurring type of cardiovascular disease. It caused 7.22 million deaths in 2002 and its prevalence is estimated to keep on increasing. Everyday diet was shown to be of influence and added sugar was linked with adverse health condition. It could therefore be a precursor of coronary heart disease. Since the atherosclerosis build-up starts at a younger age, it is useful to look at the eating habits of this population and the consequences for their health. The aim of this study is to look for the relation between added sugar consumption by young adults (18-40 years old) and increased risk of coronary heart disease.