Interpretation of the U.S. Preventive Clinical Services Guidelines Workgroup's Healthy Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults without Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors: Behavioral Counseling Interventions

Abstract

In 2022, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated its recommendations, reviewing the evidence of the benefits and harms of behavioral counseling interventions aimed at promoting healthy behaviors in adults without cardiovascular disease risk factors. The conclusions of this review align with the 2017 guidelines. Behavioral counseling interventions in adults without cardiovascular disease risk factors result in minimal net benefits. Therefore, it is recommended that clinicians make individualized decisions on whether to provide or recommend behavioral counseling interventions to adults without cardiovascular disease risk factors to promote a healthy diet and physical activity (Grade C). This article provides a comprehensive interpretation of the guidelines in the context of the current status of cardiovascular disease prevention in China, offering valuable insights into cardiovascular disease prevention practices among Chinese adults.

Keywords

• cardiovascular diseases|risk factors|adult|behavioral counseling interventions|guideline interpretation|u.s. preventive services task force