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Table 3.

Recommendations for practice in all patients.

Recommendations for practice in all patients
Screen all patients for food insecurity and refer to food assistance programs and other community food resources. The Hunger Vital Sign is a two-question screening tool to assess food insecurity in clinical settings [171]. [Routine screening for food insecurity can be integrated into the Electronic Medical Record as part of standard patient intake procedures [171,172]. Patients identified as food insecure should be referred to food resources such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as food stamps), food pantries, and home-delivered meals. Tailor dietary recommendations to reflect cultural food habits and budgetary considerations. Cardioprotective dietary patterns can incorporate foods from diverse cultures and food choices . Clinicians should be aware of cultural dynamics, patient food preferences, and access to resources when providing nutritional recommendations.
Utilize literacy-level appropriate, culturally-relevant educational materials. Clinicians should refer to existing resources from health-focused organizations and seek patient feedback in developing culturally-relevant nutrition education materials. (Table 4)

Recommendations for practice in all patients

Screen all patients for food insecurity and refer to food assistance programs and other community food resources.
The Hunger Vital Sign is a two-question screening tool to assess food insecurity in clinical settings [171].
[Routine screening for food insecurity can be integrated into the Electronic Medical Record as part of standard patient intake procedures [171,172]. Patients identified as food insecure should be referred to food resources such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as food stamps), food pantries, and home-delivered meals.
Tailor dietary recommendations to reflect cultural food habits and budgetary considerations. Cardioprotective dietary patterns can incorporate foods from diverse cultures and food choices . Clinicians should be aware of cultural dynamics, patient food preferences, and access to resources when providing nutritional recommendations.

Utilize literacy-level appropriate, culturally-relevant educational materials.
Clinicians should refer to existing resources from health-focused organizations and seek patient feedback in developing culturally-relevant nutrition education materials. (Table 4)