Prevention Tips

National MOTTEP® sites are delivering the message of health promotion and disease prevention across the country and addressing the diseases and behaviors which lead to the need for transplantation, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, alcohol and substance abuse, poor nutrition and lack of exercise.

Tips For A Healthier Lifestyle

	Have your blood pressure checked at least twice per year after age 12
	Diabetics should have blood pressure checked regularly and follow diet and exercise instructions
	Avoid alcoholic beverages to help prevent liver disease
	Avoid use of illegal drugs such as marijuana, herion and cocaine which cause liver disease and kidney failure
	Avoid smoking cigarettes which can lead to heart and lung disease
	Avoid foods high in cholesterol and saturated fats such as fried foods which can clog the arteries
	Establish a regular exercise routine which should be performed at least three times per week
	Visit your doctor at least once per year for a check-up

Dietary Tips

	Learn to read nutrition labels
	Reduce fat to just 25 % of *caloric intake per day
	Cut back on sugar, jellies, cookies
	Eat small meals
	Eat more fruits and vegetables, especially raw, to clean the colon area
	Bake, broil or boil meats
	Drink more water
	Eliminate salt from diet, substitute herbs and spices
	Remove skin from poultry
	Eat more whole grains, breads and cereals

*based on a diet of 2000 calories per day