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Provides resources and information on cardiovascular diseases, dietary modifications, including the National Cholesterol Education Program, and ethnic and cultural heart health education materials.
General Information and Resources
National Heart Lung and Blood Insitute logoNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
Provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and blood, including conducting educational activities with an emphasis on prevention.
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Heart and Cardiovascular Disease
DHHS. OWH. National Women's Health Information Center.
Also in PDF|223 KB.
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National Cholesterol Education Program logoNational Cholesterol Education Program
DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
Includes Clinical Guidelines on Cholesterol Management in Adults (ATP III), 10-Year Risk Calculator, health professional resources, and public/consumer materials.
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Keep the Beat Calendar 20092009 Keep the Beat Calendar
DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
Achieve heart health goals easier than ever in 2009 with the vivid Keep the Beat wall calendar. Discover fun healthy living tips and track heart disease risks with ease. The updated edition features creative ideas and simple tools each month. Check the daily “active today” boxes to follow physical activity goals and find easy-to-use charts to keep tabs on blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and body mass index (BMI).
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Live Healthier Live Longer
DHHS. NIH. NHLBI. National Cholesterol Education Program.
Interactive cholesterol web site for consumers.
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American Heart Association logoAmerican Heart Association
American Heart Association.
National voluntary health agency with mission to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

  • Diseases & Conditions
  • Statistics
  • AHA Dietary Recommendations
  • AHA Diet & Nutrition Resources
  • For Kids
  • In Spanish
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    Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN)
    American Dietetic Association.
    Dietetic practice group.
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    MedlinePlus: Heart Diseases
    DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
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    MedlinePlus: Heart Disease in Women
    DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
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    MedlinePlus: Heart Diseases--Prevention
    DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
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    MedlinePlus: Cholesterol
    DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
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    MedlinePlus: High Blood Pressure
    DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
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    Heart Truth logoThe Heart Truth
    DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
    A national awareness campaign for women about heart disease.
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    Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure
    DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
    Based on NHLBI clinical guidelines and research studies, web site provides up-to-date practical information for the public on high blood pressure. Includes information on the DASH diet.
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    Jump Start logoJumpSTART Program
    DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
    School-based program of fun, field-tested activities to promote active, healthy lifestyles for grades three to five.
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    5 Strategies You Can Adopt Today to Prevent Heart Disease
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. MayoClinic.com.
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    American Heart Association graphicThe Bad Fats Brothers
    American Heart Association.
    An animated public service announcement that features saturated and trans fats as the "Bad Fats Brothers." Discusses the health effects and dietary sources of these types of fats.
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    Dietary Modifications
    Your Guide to Lowering Cholesterol with Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC)
    DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
    Includes the TLC Diet: A Heart Healthy Eating Plan.
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    The DASH Eating Plan
    DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
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    Heart Healthy Eating
    DHHS. OWH. National Women's Health Information Center.
    Also in PDF |223 KB.
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    red heartEating for a Healthy Heart  (PDF|655 KB)
    DHHS. Food and Drug Administration.
    8-page consumer brochure. Also in Spanish.
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    An Eating Plan for Healthy Americans
    American Heart Association.
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    Healthy Fridge logoThe Healthy Fridge
    Open the Door to a Healthy Heart. HealthyFridge.org.
    Provides heart-healthy tips for the entire family.
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    Heart Healthy Diets: The Vegetarian Way
    The Vegetarian Resource Group.
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    Functional Foods Fact Sheet: Plant Stanols and Sterols
    International Food Information Council Foundation (IFIC).
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    Mediterranean Diet
    American Heart Association.
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    Mediterranean Diet Pyramids
    OLDWAYS Preservation Trust.
    Pictorial representation of the Food Guide Pyramid using foods traditionally found in the Mediterranean diet. Download the adult or child pyramid in PDF or high resolution JPG file.
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    Ethnic and Cultural Heart Health Resources
    Native American foodsAmerican Indian and Alaska Native People: Treat Your Heart To A Healthy Celebration!
    DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
    Provides heart disease prevention guidance and tips for making heart healthy food choices.
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    Honoring the Gift of Heart Health: A Heart Health Educator's Manual for American Indians
    DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
    Comprehensive culturally appropriate, user friendly 10 session course on heart health education for American Indian communities.
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    Honoring the Gift of Heart Health: A Heart Health Educator's Manual for Alaska Natives
    DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
    Comprehensive culturally appropriate, user friendly 10 session course on heart health education for Alaska Native communities.
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    On the Move to Better Heart Health for African Americans
    DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
    Seven easy-to-read booklets covering control of high blood pressure, cholesterol and weight, as well as physical activity and smoking cessation.
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    Latino Cardiovascular Health Resources
    DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
    Resources (in English and Spanish) include:

  • Bi-Lingual Booklets on Cardiovascular Risk Factors
    Titles include: Cut Down on Fat--Not on Taste!, Watch Your Weight, Cut Down on Salt and Sodium, Stay Active and Feel Better, and Lower Your Blood Cholesterol

  • Delicious Heart-Healthy Latino Recipes
  • Your Heart, Your Life Picture Cards
  • An Ounce of Prevention: A Guide To Heart Health -
        Photonovela
  • A Community Program Guide for Latinos
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    Vietnamese Aspire for Healthy Hearts: Serve Up a Healthy Life--Give the Gift of Good Nutrition
    DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
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    Nais ng mga Pilipino ang Malusog na Puso (Nutrition for Heart Health) Serve Up a Healthy Life-Give the Gift of Good Nutrition
    DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
    Easy-to-read, bilingual Filipino and English fact sheets on lowering risk for heart disease.
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    Last Modified: Nov 12, 2008  
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