1. Heart Healthy.
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Mallya, Giridhar, Wagner, Amanda, and Aquilante, Jennifer
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SALT ,PHILADELPHIA (Pa.). Dept. of Public Health ,MYOCARDIAL infarction ,STROKE ,RESTAURANTS ,COOKS - Abstract
The article focuses on the Less Salt, Healthier Eating initiative by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) and its partners to prevent heart attacks and strokes in the Pennsylvania city. It cites PDPH's coordination with Asian health groups and the Greater Philadelphia Chinese Restaurant Association to reduce the salt content in dishes served at the local Chinese takeout restaurants. It also describes the cooking training received by chefs and restaurant owners under the program.
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- 2015