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Description of Resource:

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends intensive behavioral dietary counseling for adult patients with hyperlipidemia and other known risk factors for cardiovascular and diet-related chronic disease. Intensive counseling can be delivered by primary care clinicians or by referral to other specialists, such as nutritionists or dietitians.

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Developed By:

USPSTF

Developer Type:

Federal Government

Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s):

Nutrition and Weight Status

Healthy People 2020 Objectives:

NWS-6, NWS-6.1, NWS-6.2, NWS-6.3, NWS-14

Resource Type:

Systematic Review

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Citation:

Preventive Services Task Force (US). Behavioral counseling in primary care to promote a healthy diet: recommendations and rationale [Internet]. Am J Prev Med. 2003 2012 Jun [cited 2013 Jan 17];24(1):93-100. Available from: http://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(02)00581-0/fulltext

Tags:

Effect Behavioral Change, Reduce Risk or Incidence of Disease or Condition, Public Health, Healthcare, Clinical Practice, Secondary Prevention, Patients, Healthcare Providers

Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/tools-resources/evidence-based-resource/behavioral-counseling-primary-care-promote-healthy-diet
Source Agency: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Healthy People (ODPHP-HP)
Captured Date: 2016-06-09 15:53:36.0