In a previous paper, as the first of a series of three on the importance of characteristics and
modalities of physical activity (PA) and exercise in the management of cardiovascular health …

Background: Physicians with more experience are generally believed to have accumulated
knowledge and skills during years in practice and therefore to deliver high-quality care …

Physical inactivity constitutes the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. Health care
providers (HCPs) should play a key role in counseling and appropriately referring their …

In a 1995 pivotal study, Kushner described the attitudes, practice behaviors, and barriers to
the delivery of nutrition counseling by primary care physicians. This article recognized …

Background In order to manage the increasing worldwide problem of obesity, medical
students will need to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and counsel …

METHODS: We analyzed cross-sectional clinical encounter data. Obese adults were
obtained from the 2005 National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (N= 2458). RESULTS: A …

The goal of this research was to evaluate the personal health behaviors of physicians in
training and attending physicians in association with patient‐related lifestyle counseling …

Abstract The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends offering or
referring adults who are overweight or obese and have additional cardiovascular disease …

Background: Nutrition counseling by physicians can improve patients' dietary behaviors and
is affected by physicians' nutrition practices and attitudes, such as the perceived relevance …

OBJECTIVES: 1. To describe the development of a dietary assessment tool (Rapid Eating
and Activity Assessment for Patients [REAP]) that quickly assesses a patient's diet and …