National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Review

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov

Commentary:
Whether you're trying to control your blood pressure through dietary means or you're a health professional counseling patients at high risk for heart disease, you can count on the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) to provide you with the tools you need.

"Health Information and Publications" houses resources on hypertension, cholesterol, and obesity. Included within are interactive features such as quizzes, step-by-step tutorials and assessment tools.

The materials designed for the general public include a 16-page handout on the DASH diet, a selection of recipes entitled "Heart-Healthy Home Cooking African American Style," and a simple, orderly booklet on eating to lower blood cholesterol, just to name a few.

Professionals can also look here for practical guidance, including tips on "Implementing Recommendations for Dietary Salt Reduction," and "Clinical Guidelines on Overweight and Obesity." Some information is also available in Spanish. All documents are available online and by mail.

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