Successful Implementation of Healthful Nutrition Initiatives into Hospitals.

Publication Date

2019

Journal Title

Am J Med

Abstract

Poor dietary quality is a leading contributor to mortality in the United States and to most cardiovascular risk factors. By providing education on lifestyle changes and specifically, dietary changes, hospitals have the opportunity to use the patient experience as a "teachable moment." The food options provided to inpatients and outpatients can be a paradigm for patients to follow upon discharge from the hospital. There are hospitals in the United States that are showcasing novel ways to increase awareness of optimal dietary patterns and can serve as a model for hospitals nationwide.

Document Type

Article

Status

Faculty

Facility

School of Medicine

Primary Department

Cardiology

PMID

31494109

DOI

10.1016/j.amjmed.2019.08.019

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