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Follow‐up Data on Selective Indicators for Reduction of Cardiovascular Risk Factors among African Americans
Author(s) -
Dawkins Norma L,
Pace Ralphenia Diggs
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.44.6
Subject(s) - medicine , blood pressure , environmental health , disease , cholesterol
Dietary and lifestyle changes are important in reducing morbidity and mortality associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). In Macon County the death rate from CVD in 2004 was 395 per 100,000 was higher than the state (377.5) as well as the national average (336.6). The objective of this study was to determine the sustained effectiveness of the twelve‐week Tuskegee University Nutrition Outreach Program (TUNOP). After the 3 month program ended, participants were evaluated again six months later. Biological indicators and food frequency consumption were collected on 58 participants. The six‐month evaluation determined if there was continued adherence to the TUNOP procedure after the 3 month intervention which was designed to decrease CVD risk factors. Results indicated that lipid values decreased significantly (P≤ 0.01) from 207.79 mg/dl to 176.01mg/dl for total cholesterol and LDL‐C from 122.26mg/dl to 104.53mg/dl (P≤ 0.01). HDL‐C decreased from 59.48 to 53.58 mg/dl, and weight remained constant while blood pressure increased. A significant increase in dietary intake was observed for beans, peas, tofu and soy products. In contrast, significant decreases (P≤ 0.05) were observed with the frequency of consumption of ice cream, meats, sweets, salty snacks and soda pop. Therefore, continued reduction in selective biological and dietary indicators for cardiovascular disease risk suggest that adherence to recommendations for improved diet and lifestyle changes did reduce CVD risk among these participants.