Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) and the Role Diet Plays
Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) and the Role Diet Plays is organized by Dietitian Central. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 1.0 Credits.
Live Event Date: Feb 09, 2021
Expiration Date: Feb 09, 2024
Overview:
Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is the most common type of genetic defects. The prevalence depends, mainly, on FH type (homo vs. heterozygous) and ethnic background. Homozygous FH is affecting an estimated 1 in 1,000,000 individuals, while heterozygous FH is much more common, affecting between 1 in 200 to 1 in 500 individuals. Diet is considered the primary way of management of FH. Some evidence suggests that FH patients can benefit more so from dietary changes than individuals without FH, in terms of improving serum cholesterol and reducing risk of cardiovascular complications. However, the efficacy of dietary FH management has been recently questioned. Specifically, the long-standing dietary recommendations for FH management have recently been described as ineffective. The goal of this presentation is to summarize available literature regarding how diet and nutrient modification impact serum cholesterol profile and other biomarkers of cardiovascular disease in FH patients.
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:
• Gain a better understanding of the nature of FH.
• Outline traditional dietary guidelines for FH patients.
• Assess the efficacy of diet and nutrient modification on changes in serum cholesterol profile in FH patients based on available literature.