BRIEF NUTRITION COUNSELING TOOLS — for Hypertension

• Five Minute
• Fifteen Minute

GOAL

RATIONALE

EVALUATION

• ASSESS
  • Weight—BMI, waist circumference and weight history
  • Laboratory values and blood pressure
  • Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
  • Diet history
  • Alcohol intake
  • Physical activity history and limitations
  • Readiness for lifestyle change

MANAGEMENT

• ADVISE: DASH-Sodium Diet, weight loss if indicated, physical activity and limit alcohol
• AGREE: Determine diet and physical activity goals with patient
• ASSIST: Provide diet and physical activity resources
• ARRANGE: Schedule follow-up and make referrals for assistance and support

WEB RESOURCES

REFERENCES

Downloadable Hypertension web page - (PDF Format)

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The five Nutrition Evaluation and Management topics (Hypertension, Diabetes, Lipid Disorders, Obesity, and Metabolic Syndrome) are also available for CME credit at the University of Wisconsin Office of Continuing Professional Development in Medicine and Public Health. Each topic includes a PowerPoint presentation with audio, a case study, and a quiz.