This course is Lesson 6 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Cardiac Rehab, The Clinical Nuts and Bolts of Phase 2." The entire series (9CEs) is available in the On Demand Presentations catalog.

Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

Topics:

I. Nutritional Goals for Heart Health

A. Maintain healthy weight
1. Classifications
2. Goals for weight loss
3. Basic nutrition interventions

B. Control A, B, Cs
1. A1c: Blood Glucose
2. Blood Pressure
3. Cholesterol

II. Blood Glucose

A. Goals

B. Basic Nutrition Modifications
1. Regular meals
2. Portion control
3. Carbohydrates

III. Blood Pressure

A. Goals

B. Basic nutrition interventions
1. Weight loss
2. DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)
3. Sodium restriction
4. Moderate alcohol intake

IV. Lipids

A. Goals

B. Basic nutrition interventions
1. Lowering LDL
2. Raising HDL
3. Lowering TG

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

- List 2 nutritional interventions to manage weight.
- Identify 3 nutritional interventions to improve glucose levels.
- State 3 nutritional interventions to lower blood pressure.
- Identify 3 nutritional interventions to improve lipid levels.