FAQs
WISEWOMAN uses many nationally–known interventions to promote healthy
eating and increase physical activity. The WISEWOMAN pprogram is adaptable
to meet the
needs of women who are eligible to participate in the WISEWOMAN program.
A New Leaf
—
Choices for Healthy Living* was developed by Dr. Alice
Ammerman at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and partially
funded by the CDC. This program incorporates nutrition and physical activity information and behavior
change strategies to empower women to make needed changes in
their health in order to reduce their chances of heart disease. Developed in North
Carolina, this intervention follows a Southern theme through cooking and
other activities.Many states use A New Leaf or modified version.
Traditions of the Heart is a cultural adaptation of A New
Leaf, developed and tailored for Alaska Native women. Traditions of the
Heart combines traditional wellness beliefs with culturally appropriate
elements such as popular Alaska Native foods and activities such as
gatherings. WISEWOMAN programs in Southcentral Foundation and SEARHC use
Traditions of the Heart.
!Vida
Saludable, Corazon Contento!* is a cultural adaptation of A
New Leaf, developed and tailored for Spanish–speaking Latina women. !Vida Saludable, Corazon Contento! is a Spanish intervention that uses foods and
activities appropriate to Latina women. This intervention is being
pilot–tested by one of the enhanced WISEWOMAN programs in California.
DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is an eating plan
clinically proven to significantly lower blood pressure and cholesterol
levels. The main focus of this plan is to lower blood pressure by reducing
sodium and increasing the intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and
low fat dairy products in the diet. It includes menus, recipes, and a
summary of the findings from the clinical study. Iowa’s WISEWOMAN program
is based on DASH. Michigan uses a modified version of DASH.
PACE
(Patient–centered Assessment & Counseling for Exercise and Nutrition)*
is a counseling tool developed by researchers at San Diego State
University and funded by CDC, San Diego State University, and the
Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine. PACE gives health care providers a tool to help
their patients make healthy nutrition and physical activity choices
by looking at their readiness to change. Massachusetts’s WISEWOMAN program
uses PACE. Connecticut uses a modified version of PACE.
Project Active*
is a comprehensive behavior change initiative developed by Human Kinetics
and The Cooper Institute. Their mission is to help sedentary adults adopt
and maintain physically active lifestyles. The program is based on
scientific research showing that moderate physical activity improves
health; the program also shows that people can be successful in becoming
and staying physically active if taught appropriate lifestyle skills such
as addressing and overcoming barriers to physical activity, setting
realistic goals, and developing social support systems. Illinois’ WISEWOMAN program is based on
Project Active.
*Links to non-Federal organizations are provided
solely as a service to our users. Links do not constitute an endorsement of any
organization by CDC or the Federal Government, and none should be inferred. The
CDC is not responsible for the content of the individual organization Web pages
found at this link.
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Date last reviewed:
03/27/2007
Content source: Division
for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention,
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and
Health Promotion
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