Table 2.

Perspectives on Barriers and Strategies for Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor Management

Perspective	Barriers	Strategies
Parents and Teens	Pervasiveness of Unhealthy Options	Family Support for Teen Lifestyle Changes
Parents and Teens	Negative Influence of Peers and Family	Exercise Partners For Teens
Parents and Teens	-------------------------------------------	Specific and Realistic Guidance From Providers
Parents	-------------------------------------------	Exploit Provider Authority
Study Team	Parental Distrust of Medications	Emphasize Contribution of Both Genetics and Lifestyle
Study Team	Limited Teen Knowledge	-----------------------------------------------
Study Team	Teen Focus on the Present	------------------------------------------------