Tag: Patient communication

According to the CDC, approximately 60% of American adults have a chronic disease, many of which can be managed or prevented with healthy eating. A key challenge for healthcare providers is to effectively explain portions of a healthy eating pattern to a patient in a way that is clear, actionable, and easy to remember.

According to the World Health Organization, poor diet is the number one risk factor for death globally. Understanding how to ask patients about their diet is a crucial skill for healthcare professionals to address this vital aspect of patient health and well-being.