Trending Topics articles are published in timely response to recent media and journal articles, position statements, clinical guidelines, etc. Since they are based on the most recent evidence/publications, they may not be consistent with PEN evidence in other PEN content areas. As soon as possible, when this occurs, the PEN content will be reviewed and updated as needed.

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  Promoting Cultural Competence Using a Heart Healthy Diet to Lower Cardiovascular Risk Factors

  Cultural competence in dietetics is an important aspect of cultivating trust and connection with clients seeking to improve dietary outcomes. Dietary recommendations need to reflect the unique culture of individuals and population(s).

  Posted: 2022-08-15
  

  • Cardiovascular Disease, 
  • Cultural Foods 
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  Do Veggies Protect Your Heart? Recent Low Quality Evidence Questions Vegetables’ Value

  A recent study observed that vegetable consumption was only minimally protective for incident cardiovascular disease. Media headlines subsequently reported that “eating veggies won't protect your heart”. The PEN Team thought an analysis of the study was needed to determine if any changes to current recommendations to “eat lots of vegetables” are required.

  Posted: 2022-03-10
  

  • Cardiovascular Disease, 
  • Vegetarian 
• Animal and Plant-based Protein Foods Effects on Blood Lipid Levels

  Posted: 2019-06-25
  

  • Cardiovascular Disease, 
  • Meat, 
  • Plant-based 
• Red Meat, Comparison Diets and CVD

  Posted: 2019-04-16
  

  • Cardiovascular Disease, 
  • Meat 
• Another Study on Cholesterol, Eggs and CVD Risk

  Posted: 2019-03-26
  

  • Cardiovascular Disease 
• Further Commentary on the PURE Study: Dairy Intake, Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality

  Posted: 2018-12-07
  

  • Cardiovascular Disease, 
  • Dairy 
• Misleading News Headline Regarding Egg Consumption

  Posted: 2018-05-11
  

  • Cardiovascular Disease 
• Carbohydrate, Fat and Mortality

  Posted: 2018-01-03
  

  • Fats, 
  • Cardiovascular Disease, 
  • Chronic Disease 
• Benefits of Reducing Saturated Fat Intake Criticized

  Posted: 2017-04-27
  

  • Fats, 
  • Cardiovascular Disease, 
  • Sugar 
• Article Analysis: Calcium and Heart Health

  Posted: 2016-10-30
  

  • Cardiovascular Disease, 
  • Calcium 
• Cardiovascular Guideline Releases

  Posted: 2016-10-13
  

  • Cardiovascular Disease, 
  • Clinical Guideline 
• Article Analysis: Cardiovascular Effects of Exchanging Saturated Fat With an Oil High in Linoleic Acid - Not all Vegetable Oils are Created Equally

  Posted: 2016-04-21
  

  • Fats, 
  • Cardiovascular Disease 

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