31424 Diet and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction

Course overview

Discussion about diet and cardiovascular disease (CVD) reduction, including the health burden associated with cardiovascular disease globally and in the United States, dietary risk factors for cardiovascular disease, dietary recommendations for cardiovascular disease risk reduction, how to recognize a heart-healthy dietary pattern, how the 5A model can be used for diet-related behavior change counseling in clinical settings, and ways to assist patients to adopt and achieve diet-related goals and arrange follow-up support. There is also a discussion about how implicit bias may impact healthcare. Lifestyle can increase the risk of heart disease. Eating a diet high in saturated fats, trans fat, and cholesterol has been linked to heart disease and related conditions. Dietary modifications have been established as one of the most important strategies for population prevention of cardiovascular disease which is the primary cause of death in the United States and worldwide. Multiple studies have evaluated the associations of individual nutrients or foods with CVD risk.