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Diet, Heart Health and More

Synopsis
Training programme to help nurses develop skills which can contribute to the prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD), with particular emphasis on dietary care. Experts summarise key aspects of the National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease, outline the epidemiological data and describe the role of the primary health care team in the preventiono CHD in high-risk patients. Illustrates how nurses can contribute to the prevention of CHD in high-risk patients in primary care. Explains the role of blood cholesterol and free radicals in the development of atherosclerosis. Discusses the main messages about diet which need to be communicated to people to reduce the risk of CHD and suggests simple, effect ways to communicate recommendations for a healthy diet.
Series
Nursing Times Changing Practice, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 15 min.
Year of production
2001
Availability
Sale; 2001 sale: £12.95 (inclusive)
Documentation
Accompanying notes.
Uses
Nurses.
Subjects
Medical sciences
Keywords
diet; heart disease; nursing

Credits

Director
Penny Webb
Producer
Penny Webb

Production Company

Name

Healthcare Productions Ltd

Distributor

Name

Healthcare Productions Ltd

Address
Unit 1.04 Bridge House
Three Mills
Three Mills Lane
London
E3 3DU
Notes
NO LONGER ACTIVE

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