Observational StudyHealthy Heart Score Intervention In the Primary Care Setting

After completion of the Healthy Hear Score assessment, participants will receive a lifestyle intervention based on the Healthy Heart Score results for 12-weeks by trained dietetic interns on-site. Participants will receive a check-in email or phone 6 weeks after the initial visit. A Registered Dietitian is also available to speak with patients. The intervention will consist on educational materials based on each component of the Healthy Heart Score and other lifestyle behaviors

Participants in the control group will follow their usual care protocol after taking the Healthy Heart Score assessment. Researchers will provide the Healthy Heart Score survey results, but will not discuss or interpret the results with them. Participants can discuss any concern they have with their usual physician if they choose. After the follow-up visit and upon completion of the study, all participants in the control group may also receive the educational handouts and will be granted access to the Healthy Heart Score application if they wish.

Educational materials based on each component of the Healthy Heart Score and other lifestyle behaviors will be provided to the participants that include the following topics: Fruit and vegetable consumption, Whole grain consumption/ limiting refined grains, Healthy protein choices, Healthy dietary fats, Limiting Sugar-sweetened beverages, Importance of physical activity, Proper hydration, Stress management, Adequate Sleep, Smoking Cessation, Weekly menu example, Recipe Cards following the Mediterranean diet principals, Interactive weekly checklist to encourage participants to meet their weekly goals for consumption of fruits, vegetable, nuts and seeds. Participants will receive a check-in email or phone 6 weeks after the baseline visit. A Registered Dietitian is also available to speak with patients.