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The AC Phoenix March 2003 Page 41 *1 • L. 11111111 L—L_ L. L. A COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM DEDICATED TO PROMOTING BETTER HEALTH Understanding Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) African Americans deveiop high biood pressure eariier and on average have higher rates than the generat popuiation. African Americans have 1.8 times greater rate of fatat stroke; 1.5 times greater rate of death from heart disease; and 4.2 times greater rate of end-sfage kidney disease. Poor eating habits set the stage for diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascuiar disease, leading causes of health challenges for African Americans. Forsyth Seafood Market & Cafe 108 M.L King Dr. Winston-Salem, NC {336} 748-0793 150 Broad St. Winston-Salem, NC (336) 748-0740 Don McMHIan, Simple Elegance Catering 1570B Brookford Industrial Park Kernersville, NC 27284 (336) 992-6200 www.serestaurant.com One of the simptest ways to hetp prevent cardiovascuiar prohiems is to reduce sodium intake in your diet. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that heatthy adutts eat no more than 2400 milligrams of sodium per day, an amount equal to one teaspoon of table salt. You can avoid hidden sodium by reading labels on prepared and packaged foods and selecting low- sodium versions of your favorite canned items. HEALTHY LIVING EVERY DAY! CAMPAIGN CHAIRPERSON Dr. David Branch, Board Member of the Maya Angelou Research Center on Minority Health at the Wake Forest University Medical Center in Winston- Salem, North Carolina. P>'s health message is sponsored by Food flavor can be maintained without salt by using seasoning blends, preferably with no MSG (mono sodium glutamate). For more information about the Mrs. Dash Healthy Living Every Day} promotion, please contact Segmented Marketing Services, Inc. (SMSi) at www.segmentedmarketing.com (336) 759-7477
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