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[0] N [EVIDENCE FOR POLICY AREA] People with elevated risk factors for cancer and other non-communicable diseases – such as heavy bodyweight, high cholesterol or glucose intolerance –can benefit from advice provided by their health care provider. Such advice can also be given to people at low risk for prevention into the future. There is potentially a wide range of mechanisms for integrating nutrition advice into primary care, including counseling, self-help materials and computer-tailored messages. Randomised controlled trials suggest they can be effective if carefully designed and well targeted. The most positive outcomes appear to be for people already at risk. e.g. Nutrition advice for at-risk individuals; telephone advice and support; clinical guidelines for health professionals on effective interventions for nutrition INFORMATION UPDATED 19/02/2015 [POLICY AREA] 
Nutrition advice and counselling in health care settings
NOURISHING framework | World Cancer Research Fund International
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