CHIP
The Coronary Health Improvement Project helps reduce the risk of heart disease.
BACKGROUND
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CHIP, which stands for Coronary Health Improvement Project, is an education-based lifestyle change program that helps people better understand the cause and effect relationship among diet, exercise and disease. It also helps individuals become more motivated to make important lifestyle changes that lead to better health. While the intention of the CHIP program is to prevent anyone from having heart disease, it is also beneficial to anyone who has had a heart attack and wants to take more control over their life and health.
The four components of the CHIP program are diet, regular exercise, avoiding tobacco products and developing a positive attitude and support system.
The program was founded and is presented by Dr. Hans Diehl, and endorsed by the Physicians’ Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) and the Center for Science in the Public Interest. It is a 6- or 12-week course that takes place in specific cities throughout the country or via DVD.
PRO
- CHIP is a comprehensive lifestyle-based weight loss program
- Educational focus is important for lasting change
- Does not include any gimmicks or fad diets
CON
- Not for those merely seeking weight loss
DIET and NUTRITION
Proper eating is one of the four main components of the CHIP program. It's a science-based eating plan that encourages consuming less processed, fatty, sugary, salty and high cholesterol foods and more whole foods like unrefined grains, beans, fruits and vegetables. You are also encouraged to cut back on your meat intake, but the program is not a completely vegetarian diet.
EXERCISE
As part of the CHIP program, you will learn about the importance of exercise and how it relates to a healthy heart, body and sense of wellness. You will create an exercise plan that fits your lifestyle and your level of fitness and you will learn how to steadily improve your duration and intensity over the course of the program.
CONCLUSION
The CHIP program is nationally-recognized and has been endorsed by some of the most prominent health institutions and doctors throughout the country. Its educational component and its comprehensive scope tries to teach individuals how lifestyle factors adversely affect their health and how making changes through diet, exercise, outlook and smoking habits can make a significant difference in improving their health.
Common Mispellings
Chips, C.H.I.P., Chip Program, Chip Diet, Coronary Heart Improvement Project, Coronary Heart Improvement Program
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User Feedback
(Page 1 of 1, 7 total comments)Ronald Fields
Have been on this now for 3 weeks and feel pretty good.... some veggie food is very tasty... I do have a little chicken or ocean fish on occasion...
posted May 12th, 2012 8:31 pmmarilyn schoonover
Recently I met someone at a pickleball tournament in Arizona who discussed with me this program. It had worked so effectively with him that I went to the grocery store and bought a good supply of fruits and vegetables etc. Marilyn
posted Mar 9th, 2012 9:15 pmcheryl
My husband and I both attended the CHIPS seminar and we both lost about 15 pounds in 28 days. My husband was able to get his blood pressure down & we both had our cholesterol readings go down quite a bit. This program is very educational, and works!
posted Jan 9th, 2012 8:36 amRonnie Borel
I started this program Sep 1. I have lost 25 pounds and feel better than I have in 20 years. Of course consult your doctor before beginning any program, but I highly recommend this program. It has worked great for me!
posted Oct 30th, 2010 3:29 pmGwendolyn Dehaney
I have not tried the diet , so I don,t know if I jike it or not
posted Aug 15th, 2010 11:31 amGerald Andrews
life style change that will add years to one's life , something worth trying
posted May 19th, 2010 8:26 pmW Whyte
IT IS FABOULOUS.
posted Oct 29th, 2009 5:19 amI felt so much better in just 2 weeks on the programme. I have been suffering for years and am now starting to live a life again.