What to expect
Diet can play a significant role in overall health but is often not discussed enough with patients. The lack of education regarding diet may be due to a lack of interest or incomplete understanding of how each nutrient influences health or due to a lack of time for the patient encounter. Current evidence on how dietary changes can impact a patient's general health. As the topic can be quite broad, it emphasizes some of the most well-known macro- and micronutrients, such as sodium, potassium, carbohydrates, lipid, etc., and how dietary intake affects health conditions. We will give some leading causes of mortality worldwide, such as obesity, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease. We will also cover the roles played by various healthcare professionals in assisting patients in adopting healthier dietary practices if outside my authorization. Objectives: Learn how the consumption of sodium and potassium affects the reduction of blood pressure and other health conditions. Learn the effect of dietary fat intake on general health conditions. Learn the effect of dietary carbohydrate and fiber intake on general health conditions. Identify different types of nutritional diets and the potential health outcomes of the diets.