Ask Why First: Counseling Patients on Conflicting Diet Headlines
Dr. Carol F. Kirkpatrick advises pharmacists on how to handle patient confusion regarding conflicting dietary guidelines. She emphasizes understanding the patient's underlying concerns and referring them to registered dietitians for personalized, evidence-based nutrition advice.
Why it matters
Clear communication between healthcare providers and patients is essential for managing public health and preventing misinformation.
In an interview with Pharmacy Times for the National Lipid Association’s (NLA) 2026 Fall Clinical Lipid Update, Carol F. Kirkpatrick, PhD, MPH, RDN, FNLA, director of the Idaho State University (ISU) Wellness Center and a clinical associate professor in the Kasiska Division of Health Sciences (KDHS), explained how pharmacists can counsel patients amid conflicting dietary advice. The discussion centers on her presentation at the NLA Clinical Lipid Update, which focused on the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and patient questions on the guidelines.1
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