Heart Health

For African American

Older Adults
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Why is Heart Health

so important?

What can I do to reduce my

risks for Heart Disease?

Coronary Artery Disease is the

#1 cause of death in US

Avoid using tobacco products

Heart Failure is the #1 cause

for hospitalization in older
adults

Increase physical activity

Heart Disease kills 9 times as

many women as cancer
African Americans are 1.5
times more likely to die from
heart disease than Caucasians
Bernstein & Luggen, (2010)

Reduce stress and find ways to enjoy life

Try to eat 8-10 servings of fresh produce daily
Use fresh herbs and spices when cooking
instead of salt
Eat a variety of colorful foods
Get involved with your community
Schedule a visit with your primary physician

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Alvarez & Levy (2012), Clark, et al. (2013), Janssen et al. (2012)

Common Cardiovascular Conditions

Heart Attack
Heart Failure
Stroke

High Blood Pressure

Coronary Artery Disease
Atherosclerosis

Heart Health for African American Older Adults: Compiled By Katie Marsh and Robin Wotipka 11/19/14

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What is a Heart Healthy Diet?

Consume more of these foods:
Whole Grains- (7-8 servings every day)
Vegetables- (4-5 servings every day)
Fruits- (4-5 servings every day)
Water- (about 8 glasses every day)
Low-Fat Dairy- (2-3 servings every day)
Lean Protein- (2 servings or less every day)

Consume less of these foods look to the nutrition label:

Salt- (also called sodium, less than 2300mg every day)
Saturated Fat- (less than 10g every day)
Trans Fat- (as limited as possible)
Cholesterol- (less than 300mg every day)

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(EatRight.org, 2013)

What resources are available?

Recipes, cooking tips, and grocery lists:

More info on Heart Health:

OldWays

American Heart Association

Soulful Recipes- Champions for Change

The Heart Truth Partners

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

County and Church Outreach Programs

o http://www.oldwayspt.org

o http://www.cdph.ca.gov/
o http://www.eatright.org/

o http://www.heart.org/

o http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/

Heart Health for African American Older Adults: Compliled By: Katie Marsh and Robin Wotipka 11/19/14