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Rates of patient referral to a dietician or nutritionist by disease state.
| % Providers (n = 26) |
|
|---|---|
| Overweight or obese | 62 |
| Chronic hypertension | 62 |
| Patient inquiry | 46 |
| Laboratory values (e.g., elevated cholesterol) | 23 |
| Gestational hypertension | 4 |
| Preeclampsia | 4 |
| History of hypertensive disorder of pregnancy | 4 |
| Family history of chronic illness | 4 |
| Other* | 69 |
Other reported reasons included gestational and pre-gestational diabetes.
