A program of counseling with extended follow-up in conjunction with self-monitoring and goal-setting is the best approach to affecting sustainable lifestyle changes to reduce cardiovascular risk, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.Otherwise, let them experience the consequences of their behavior full bore.
The new statement, published online...in Circulation, was created by the AHA's Prevention Committee of the Council on Cardiovascular Nursing. It is based on analyses of 74 studies of US adults between January 1997 and May 2007, measuring effects of behavioral change on blood pressure, cholesterol levels, physical activity and fitness, and diet, including intake of fat, calories, salt, fiber, and fruits and vegetables.
That will be a better teacher than all the "counseling and extended follow-up" in the world.
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