Disorders of Lipid Metabolism and Addressing Health Disparities: American Dietetic Association Publishes Practice Guidelines
Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsDisorders of lipid metabolism –such as elevated cholesterol or triglyceride levels, metabolic syndrome and hypertension – are known risk factors for serious conditions like coronary heart disease and stroke. Medical nutrition therapy provided by registered dietitians can help people with disorders of lipid metabolism – or DLM – to manage their conditions and improve their health.