Cardiovascular diseases are one od the most common diseases and causes of death in the Republic of Croatia. When it comes to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, it refers to primary, secondary and tertiary prevention that aims to limit the number of new patients, reduce the risk of disease and preserve some kind of life in patients with advanced disease. A very important factor in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases is the change of daily life habits that have a bad impact on a person's health and enables him to live a normal life. The physiotherapist has the role of making the patient aware, pointing out the importance of a healthy diet, physical activity, and educating the patient's enviroment to help the patient recover faster. The goal of physiotherapy in cardiovascular diseases is to slow or stop the progression of damage in its earliest stages. Regular, moderate physical activity, which is carried out in free time, and does not lead to a significant increase in physical fitness, may be sufficient in the primary prevention of coronary heart disease to reduce certain risk factors. In addition to biological, psyhological and social changes that can affect human health, an important role is played out by diet, which changes significantly with age in relation to protective life, so it is necessary to pay attention to diet and choose the healthiest foods. A healthy diet is associated with a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease caused by atherosclerosis.