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Dietician on Duty Session

Free advice, games and prizes on Wednesdays from 5.30pm - 7.30pm
November / December

Cardiovascular Health and Nutrition

• The American Heart Association (AHA) http://www.americanheart.org This website provides information on how to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Appropriate for the general public, health care providers, and students. Includes information on CPR.
• The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/index.htm This website supports a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and blood; blood resources; and sleep disorders. The Institute plans, conducts, fosters, and supports an integrated and coordinated program of basic research, clinical investigations and trials, observational studies, and demonstration and educational projects. Through the website, suitable for both health professionals and the public, the NHLBI conducts educational activities, including development and dissemination of materials in the above areas with an emphasis on prevention.
• National Cholesterol Education Program http://rover2.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/ncep/index.htm The purpose of this website is to raise awareness and understanding about high blood cholesterol as a risk factor for Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and the benefits of lowering cholesterol levels as a means of preventing CHD. The content is of interest and value to anyone who wants to learn more about cholesterol management.
• National High Blood Pressure Education Program (NHBPEP) http://rover2.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/nhbpep/index.htm The purpose of this website is to disseminate stimulating educational materials and programs that are grounded in a strong science base as well as developing partnerships among the program participants. The NHBPEP, established in 1972, is a cooperative effort among professional and voluntary health agencies, state health departments, and many community groups.