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Cholesterol Counts: Knowing Your Numbers Resource
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High cholesterol, also known as hypercholesterolemia, is a health condition that puts people at greater risk for heart attack and stroke. Cholesterol is a waxy substance in the blood that…
Bowel Dysfunction Equals a Need for Increased Dietary Fiber Resource
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A common secondary condition occuring in people with various disabilities is constipation. Persons with a spinal cord injury may experience loss or impaired voluntary control of bowels, making it difficult…
Nutrition Considerations for People with Autism Resource
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Dietary recommendations for people on the autism spectrum are generally believed to be similar to those for the general population. Recent evidence suggests that some children with autism spectrum disorder…
Health & Wellness Considerations for Individuals with Alzheimer’s Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/alzheimers-disease-and-nutrition/
Introduction Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a form of dementia that interferes with a person’s intellectual and social functioning. As the disease progresses, caregivers are faced with different health and nutritional…
Accessible Nutrition Apps Resource
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Many smart phone apps are available that help people keep track of their nutritional intake, weight goals, and food choices. See below a summary of nutrition apps and their accessibility…
Tips on Avoiding Fad Diets and Creating Sustainable Healthy Eating Habits Resource
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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages the public to make lifestyle choices and changes that are 100% fad-free. Fad diets are usually toted as a quick fix and are…
Promoting Walkable Tips to Your Patients Resource
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Promoting physical activity among patients is a top concern for many physicians; however, the lack of accessible areas for patients continues to be a public health issue around the world. …
Yoga for Adults and Children with Disabilities Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/yoga-for-individuals-with-disabilities/
Introduction Yoga is an ancient Indian practice which involves moving the body and training the mind to achieve balance and well-being. The purpose of traditional yoga is for each individual…
What to Know Before You Go: The Big Questions to Ask Before Arriving at Your “Accessible” Recreation Destination Resource
Introduction By Susan Ostby and Jennifer Skulski, National Center on Accessibility Every day, millions of people participate in recreational activities. Recreation activities offer avenues for people with disabilities to improve…
Discover Inclusive Active Aging Resource
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This Guide builds on the information presented in Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute on Aging which provides several resources and anecdotes about both how and why…
Feasibility of Implementing Disability Inclusive Evidence-Based Health Promotion Resource
Abstract People with disabilities face a number of barriers to accessing and participating in evidence-based health promotion programs offered within the community. To address these barriers, the program implementation process…