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Dietician on Duty Session
Free advice, games and prizes on Wednesdays from 5.30pm - 7.30pm
November / December
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/ This website, sponsored by the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute (NHLBI), was created to inform the public about, and provide the public with the text of the DASH Diet, which is claimed to significantly reduce blood pressure. The DASH diet is low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol, and rich in fruits, vegetables, and low fat dairy products. A form is provided to help track food habits before starting the plan, in addition to a chart to help with meal planning and grocery shopping.
- National High Blood Pressure Education Program (NHBPEP); National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute (NHLBI) http://rover2.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/nhbpep/index.htm This website, sponsored by the NHLBI, was created to educate the public about high blood pressure in hopes that this will reduce death and disability related to high blood pressure through programs of professional, patient, and public education. The NHBPEP also strives to achieve the heart disease and stroke Healthy People 2010 objectives for the Nation. Strategies to achieve the program goal include developing and disseminating stimulating educational materials and programs that are grounded in a strong science base as well as developing partnerships among the program participants.
- International Society on Hypertension in Blacks, Inc. http://www.ishib.org This website, sponsored by the International Society on Hypertension in Blacks, Inc., was created to inform the public about the racial gap seen in the high blood pressure population, and the different resources and advocacy available to help minorities affected by the disease. It focuses on promoting public awareness, education, and information for health-related programs and more.