Immediate and sustained reduction in serum cholesterol achieved in 4-week Heart Tune program.
Currently, there is limited information about educational models effective in assisting individuals to lower their serum cholesterol. Dietitians and nutritionists involved in cholesterol-reduction programs need to inform other health professionals about programs utilized and the success of those programs. The National Cholesterol Education Program has published guidelines for the detection, evaluation, and treatment of high blood cholesterol in adults. Educational programs should be systematically evaluated to confirm their success in cholesterol reduction. The Heart Tune program is a 4-week class developed by a dietitian to assist clients in cholesterol reduction. An evaluation of the lipoprotein levels of 49 program participants demonstrated that serum total cholesterol levels significantly decreased at the completion of the 4-week class (0.65 mmol/L) and after 1 year (0.80 mmol/L).
Intercollegiate Center for Nursing Education, Spokane, WA 99204.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood; D002791:Cholesterol, Dietary / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006937:Hypercholesterolemia / Q000178:diet therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*
D002791:Cholesterol, Dietary; D002784:Cholesterol