Evidence-Based Practice Recommendations
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that clinicians individualize the decision to offer or refer adults without cardiovascular disease risk factors to behavioral counseling interventions to promote a healthy diet and physical activity.
(https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2794558 Last Accessed: November 22, 2022)Strength of Recommendation: C (Offer or provide this service for selected patients depending on individual circumstances)
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, strong scientific evidence shows that physical activity delays death from all causes. This includes the leading causes of death, such as heart disease and some cancers, as well as other causes of death.
(https://health.gov/sites/default/files/2019-09/Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edition.pdf Last Accessed: November 22, 2022)Level of Evidence: Consensus Statement/Expert Opinion
The Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement asserts that weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises have been shown to be an integral part of osteoporosis prevention, as well as a part of the treatment process. All three components of an exercise program are needed for strong bone health: impact exercise such as jogging, brisk walking, or stair climbing; strengthening exercise with weights; and balance training, such as Tai Chi or dancing.
(https://www.icsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Osteo.pdf Last Accessed: November 22, 2022)Level of Evidence: Consensus Statement/Expert Opinion
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