Comparison Between Two Types of Preventive Educational Programs for a Population at High Risk for Cardiovascular Disease.

摘要

This investigation was conducted to compare the effectiveness of two types of preventive education programs in bringing about dietary changes, as measured by changes in the HDL ratios. The questions asked were: What are the differences in the HDL ratios between participants in a Cardiovascular Risk Management (CVRM) Program and a dietary cholesterol class. What is the relationship between dietary changes reported on food frequency checklists and changes in HDL ratios. The sample consisted of 38 males and females with elevated HDL ratios between the ages of 20 and 70+. Subjects attended either a 1-hour dietary cholesterol class (n=20) or a 5-hour CVRM program (n=18). Prior to attending the classes and 6 to 8 weeks following the intervention, all participants responded to a dietary survey that was weighted for saturated fat and cholesterol. Follow-up HDL ratios were measured prior to intervention and 6 to 8 weeks later. Each subject also completed a demographic data information sheet. Keywords: Diet; Preventive medicine. (kt)