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August 20, 2025NutrientsOpen Access

Hidden Malnutrition in Overweight and Obese Individuals with Chronic Heart Failure: Insights from the Pro-HEART Trial

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ANAngelina P. NguyenJKJennifer KawiRMRebecca Meraz

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Overview

Observational analysis reveals dietary deficiencies in individuals with chronic heart failure, indicating a need for nutritional interventions.

Key Points

  • Overweight and obese individuals with chronic heart failure often show signs of dietary malnutrition despite adequate caloric intake.
  • A staggering 95% of the participants consumed excessive sodium, with 41% exceeding fat intake recommendations.
  • The Pro-HEART trial utilized a validated 3-day food record to assess participants' adherence to national nutritional guidelines.
  • These findings highlight the urgent need for targeted nutritional assessments in overweight individuals with chronic heart failure.

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Nguyen et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af4088cf1dd9ea359ebcafhttps://doi.org/10.3390/nu17162694
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