Does individual dietary intervention have any impact on adolescents with cardiovascular health risks?

The study was aimed at assessing eating habits of adolescent population, diagnosed with one or more cardiovascular risks (CVR) before and two months after the individual dietary intervention. Food frequency questionnaire, anthropometric measurements, blood pressure and biochemical measurements with individual nutrition education were conducted on a group of 17 adolescents aged 14.5 years. Total calorie intake, proteins, total and saturated fats, cholesterol, total and simple carbohydrates and sodium decreased, while fiber intake increased significantly. Significant decrease showed mean body mass index, total cholesterol, LDL, TAG, and blood pressure. The individual dietary education resulted in a positive shift in eating habits as well as CVR values.