The old saying, "You are what you eat," may be more true than we ever realized - especially when it comes to heart disease. In fact, four of the risk factors for heart disease are related to your diet: high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, diabetes and obesity. Making changes in the food you eat may greatly improve your health.
For more information on Nutrition & Weight Management
- To make an appointment with a registered dietitian, call the Cleveland Clinic Preventive Cardiology - 216.444.9353 or 800.223.2273 ext. 9353.
- Weight Management: A team approach - 10-week program for individuals who are under a doctor’s care for weight management, conducted by clinicians from the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology with licensed registered dietitians 216.444.6115 or 800.223.2273, ext. 46115 for more information.
- Cleveland Clinic Health Information Library - http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/search/
- American Heart Association - http://www.americanheart.org/
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