PCNA recognizes the critical roles that healthy nutrition, physical activity, and exercise, avoidance of tobacco and successful management of stress play in cardiovascular health. We also recognize the challenge of communicating evidence-based information and, more importantly, coaching patients with behavior change, in the space of a brief clinical encounter. We hope that these patient education and clinical tools will amplify your efforts.
These healthy heart resources are divided into 4 sections (75-pages):
Professional Resources
Healthy Eating Resources
Exercise and Physical Activity Resources
Total Health Resources
Professional Resources
Navigating the Hurdles – Helping Your Patients Overcome Barriers to a Healthier Lifestyle
My Healthy Life Check-up – Baseline Assessment Tool
Tips for the Coach – Brief Guide to Motivational Interviewing
SMART Goals for Lasting Change – Specific Measurable, Adjustable and Time-Based Goals
Physical Activity as a Vital Sign – Assessment and Exercise Prescription
Professional Reference – Resources
Professional Reference Websites
References for Your Patients – Patient Resources
Healthy Eating Resources
Jotting It Down – Your Eating Diary
Where’s the Salt, Really? – Sodium Content in Foods
Choose Your Fats Wisely – Different Types of Fats: How to Choose
Sweet Treats – How to Limit Added Sugar
Size Matters – Portion Control
Energy Balance – More than Just Math: What Makes You Gain or Lose Weight?
More Bang With Each Calorie – The Concept of Nutrient-Rich Foods
Fiber Facts – How to Increase Fruits, Vegetables, and Whole Grains
It’s Not Just What You Eat, But Why – Understanding the Reasons Behind Eating Behaviors
Hunger is the Best Seasoning – Responding to Hunger Signals Appropriately
A Healthy Diet Without Breaking the Bank – Shopping on a Budget
Dressing on the Side, Please! – Six Tips for Eating Healthy When Eating Out
What to Drink? – How to Choose Among the Many Beverage Choices
Exercise and Physical Activity Resources
Move More, Sit Less – Ways to be More Active Every Day
That First Step – Starting a Physical Activity Program
It’s Never Too Late – When You Are Older or Have Health Problems
Keeping on Track – Physical Activity Goal-Setting Worksheet
The Choices Are Limitless! – Weather, Safety, and Budget Challenges
All That and More! – The Many Benefits of Exercise
Tricks of the Trade – Ten Tips on How to Stick to Your Plan
Exercise Really is Medicine – Exercise Prescription
Total Health Resources
Small Changes Make a Big Difference – Encouraging Step-wise Changes Over Time
Smoke-Free Life – Resources to Support Smoking Cessation
Sleep, Blessed Sleep – The Importance of Adequate for Your Health
Life Can be a Stress Test – Stress Management Suggestions
No Man – or Woman – is an Island – Friends and Family Can Improve Your Health
The Power in How You Think – Change Your Thoughts to Get the Results You Want
