Foods That Foster Healthy Hearts

As physicians, we're constantly telling our patients what not to eat. Participate in this Webcast and encourage your patients to add heart-healthy foods to their diet.

Mark B. Stephens, MD, FAAFP, is an associate professor of family medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), Bethesda, Md. He is a member of the AAFP Americans In Motion (AIM) Advisory Panel.

Ted Ganiats, MD, FAAFP, is professor and interim chair of the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of California San Diego. He is also executive director of the UCSD Health Services Research Center and the medical director of the AAFP Annual Clinical Focus.

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Dr. Ganiats has disclosed that he serves on the Advisory Board for Eli Lilly and Company's anti-platelet medication.

This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 2.0 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Of these credits, 1.0 conforms to the AAFP criteria for evidence-based CME clinical content. CME credit has been increased to reflect 2 for 1 credit for only the EB CME portion. AAFP accreditation begins 8-7-08. Term of approval is for two years from this date with option for yearly renewal. When reporting AAFP credit, claim total Prescribed credit for this activity. It is not necessary to label credit as evidence-based for reporting purposes

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