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Description of Resource:

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) 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:

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Developer Type:

Federal Government

Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s):

Heart Disease and Stroke

Healthy People 2020 Objectives:

HDS-13, HDS-14, HDS-20

Resource Type:

Systematic Review

Citation:

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Behavioral counseling in primary care to promote a healthy diet in adults at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, Topic Page [Internet]. 2013 [cited 2013 Feb 27]. Available from: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsdiet.htm

Tags:

Effect Behavioral Change, Reduce Morbidity, Reduce Mortality, Reduce Risk or Incidence of Disease or Condition, Public Health, Healthcare, Behavioral & Social, Clinical Practice, Informational & Educational, Secondary Prevention, Patients

Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/tools-resources/evidence-based-resource/behavioral-counseling-primary-care-promote-healthy-di-0
Source Agency: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Healthy People (ODPHP-HP)
Captured Date: 2016-06-09 15:59:59.0