Evaluation of the impact of a community-based, pharmacist-led weight loss program focused on a high-protein diet on risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Background: Lifestyle choices such as poor diet, physical inactivity, and smoking contribute to modifiable cardiovascular (CV) risk factors.

Objectives: To evaluate clinical outcomes (blood pressure, glycosylated hemoglobin [A1C] level, lipid profile, weight, and waist circumference) that affect CV disease and the American Heart Association (AHA) Life's Simple 7 score before and after completion of a weight loss program focusing on a high-protein, low-calorie, low-carbohydrate, and low-fat diet.

Practice Description: Independent pharmacy in Richmond, VA.