Ação educativa no Dia Mundial do Coração

This text is an experience report of an educational health action developed in Sabiá Park, in the city of Uberlândia, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The action was developed by students and teachers from the Academic League of Cardiovascular Diseases, part of the Nursing Undergraduate Program at the Federal University of Uberlândia. This action was designed to be based on World Heart Day, celebrated on September 29th. The main objective was to educate the population about the appropriate use of sodium in their diet, using herbal salt as a resource, aiming to prevent and control high blood pressure – the main modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Posters, pamphlets, brochures, and cards were used as educational materials. In addition, blood pressure was measured, and samples of herbal salt were distributed. In general, there was great participation and interest from the population in educational action, especially regarding the recipe and use of herbal salt.