The Science Behind Soft Spreads

e-Briefs provide a quick overview of timely and relevant heart-healthy nutrition information and practical tips that you can apply in your practice. Our Heart Headlines e-Newsletter provides detailed, in-depth information on key nutrition topics.

e-Briefs

The Role of Omega-6 PUFA in Heart Health Revealed — Summer 2009

Benefit of Heart Healthy Fats — Spring 2009

Potassium and Blood Pressure — Summer 2008

Omega 3s for Dinner — Spring 2008

The Food Label and Your Patients’ Food Choices — Spring 2007

Prediction of Lifetime Risk for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) — Spring 2006

e-Newsletters

Heart Headlines Summer 2008: Blood Pressure and Potassium

Heart Headlines Fall 2007: Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women

Heart Headlines Summer 2007: A Balancing Act: Calorie Control

Heart Headlines Winter 2007: The Power of Plant Sterols

Heart Headlines Spring 2006: The Facts About Trans Fats

Nutrition Fact Sheets developed to provide dietary guidance to share with consumers and your patients.

American Dietetic Association Fact Sheet: Dietary Fats

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American Dietetic Association Fact Sheet: Plant Sterols and Managing Cholesterol

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American Dietetic Association Fact Sheet: Blood Pressure

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More information and websites to further your learning about the role of dietary fats and nutrition.

Useful Information

Summary of National Cholesterol Education Program

2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Dietary Fat Guidelines

Scientific Statements: Dietary Fats

Tropical Oils

Helpful Links

American College of Sports Medicine

American Council for Fitness and Nutrition

American Dietetic Association

American Heart Association

Coronary Heart Disease/Cardiovascular Disease

DASH Diet
For a full description of the "Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension" eating plan

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005
For the 70-page scientific document

Dietary Guidelines for Americans Consumer Brochure "Finding Your Way to a Healthier You"

Food and Nutrition Information
For access to more Federal government food and nutrition information

Heart Age Tool
For calculating an estimated "age" of your heart as compared to your real age

High Blood Pressure

JNC VII (Joint National Committee on the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure

Nutrition Facts Label
For more information about understanding and using the Nutrition Facts label on food products

Obesity and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Obesity Society

Physical Activity
For information about physical activity and health

International Expert Meeting

Big Fat Truth