Journal of Community Nutrition

The Korean Society of Community Nutrition (대한지역사회영양학회)
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Development of the Booklet ″Prevention and Management of Hypertension for Older Adults″

  • Kim, Kyungwon (Food & Nutrition, College of Natural Sciences, Seoul Women's University) ;
  • Hyunjoo Kang (Food & Nutrition, College of Natural Sciences, Seoul Women's University) ;
  • Eunmi Shin (Food & Nutrition, College of Natural Sciences, Seoul Women's University) ;
  • Kim, Hee-Seon (Department of Food and Nutrition, Soonchunhyang University)
  • Published : 2004.03.01
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Abstract

Hypertension is prevalent among older adults, and nutrition is important for hypertension management. However, there are few nutrition education materials developed for older adults. The purpose of this study was to develop a booklet for prevention and management of hypertension for older adults. Based on lesson plans, topics for the booklet included introduction to hypertension, hypertension prevention through weight management, nutritional management of hypertension, and lifestyle modifications. After several revisions of the draft were made, illustrations and icons appropriate to the text were designed by a graphic designer using Illustrator 9.0 and Photoshop 6.0. The booklet consisted of four chapters and 40 pages. The first chapter dealt with information on hypertension, risk factors, complications and dietary guidelines. These were mainly explained by illustrations and characters of older adults. The second chapter included assessment of obesity, reducing fat intake and behavioral change strategies. The third chapter focused on practical tips for reducing salt, eating more fiber and calcium, and sample menus. The fourth chapter presented information for quitting smoking and drinking, and stress management. Finally, games, meal planning and quizes, were presented as reinforcement. Based on pilot testing with 10 adults aged 50 and older, minor changes were made in wording, expressions and information. This booklet is characterized by using simple and specific messages, providing tips for dietary and lifestyle changes, and using illustrations and characters of older adults to increase understanding. The revised booklet is self-explanatory and can be used by older adults or in nutrition education for older adults.

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