Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the major cause of morbidity and mortality in the developed areas and underdeveloped countries of the world, being two to five times more common in men as compared to women. Cardiovascular disease is linked with obesity, diabetes and hypertension.  A cross- sectional study was conducted at Mardan Medical Complex, hospital located in the District Mardan. The aim of study was to assess nutritional status of cardiac patients (weight, age, BMI, MUAC, blood pressure, diet history, stress and smoking) in April to June 2022. Microsoft excel was used for plotting of graphs.  In current study the results showed that males were more sensitive to CVD as compared to females because of their stressful life. Middle age adults were more sensitive to CVD, 64% respondents were overweight and obese and 41.5% MUAC were lie in 26 to 30cm. People who consumed saturated fats, red meat, fast and processed foods more, were overweight, consumed less fruits were more vulnerable to CVD. Cardiovascular disease was highly prevalent among people due to consumption of unhealthy and imbalanced diet and also due to lack of exercise and sedentary life style. The present study recommend that male should take preventive measures to reduce risk of cardiac disease for this they should overcome stress and avoid smoking, limit the consumption of saturated fats, beef, fast and processed foods. Fruits should be consumed on daily basis with regular physical activity.

Key words: Cardiovascular Disease, Nutritional assessment, Dietary Intake