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Heart Disease
Heart Failure: Nutrition and Exercise
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| Catalog #: | HA-99 |
|---|---|
| Duration: | 16:18 |
| Format(s): |   |
| Language(s): | English or Spanish |
Summary
Having heart failure requires patients to make lifestyle changes so they can feel better and be able to do more. This video explains that what they eat will have a big impact on how they feel. The video stresses reducing the amount of sodium in the diet and shows patients ways to actually implement it. It highlights the importance of reading food labels and includes other nutrition recommendations, like reducing the amount of unhealthy fat and cholesterol. Some practical tips when dining-out are also included. The program mentions the importance of staying active when you have heart failure. Physical activity tips and guidelines are covered.