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This paper was based on collaborative research efforts from Wageningen University and the University Medical Centre St Radboud in The Netherlands and describes the rationale for web-based nutrition counselling applications in general practice as well as some of the frequently used models and theories (predominantly the Stages of Change Model). General practitioners can play an important role in cardiovascular risk reduction by giving nutrition counselling to patients at elevated cardiovascular risk. Unfortunately, general practitioners perceive barriers that may limit their nutrition counselling practices. Some of these barriers may be overcome using computer and Internet technologies. Computerized reminders for preventive services, and websites with reliable high-quality information may prove to be valuable additions to usual care. Cooperation with dieticians may also lead to improvements in nutrition counselling in general practice. For example, general practitioners could use their unique position to create awareness and motivation among patients. They could subsequently refer motivated patients to dieticians for detailed personal dietary advice.
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Contributors: MWV wrote the paper based on her research on nutrition counselling in general practice as partial fulfillment of her PhD degree. All studies by MWV were conducted within a collaborative research effort by Wageningen University and the University Medical Centre St Radboud in The Netherlands. JCB, WAvS and CvW played a key role in this collaborative research effort, and were the supervisors of MWV.
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Verheijden, M., Bakx, J., Van Weel, C. et al. Potentials and pitfalls for nutrition counselling in general practice. Eur J Clin Nutr 59 (Suppl 1), S122–S129 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ejcn.1602185
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