Individualized dietary interventions provided by a registered dietitian result in a reduction of total dietary fat, saturated fat and serum cholesterol.  For changes to occur, a minimum of 2-4 encounters with a registered dietitian are needed.  Studies demonstrate that greater reduction in cardiac risk factors is achieved with more encounters that are provided by a registered dietitian.

This information is from the 2001 Hyperlipidemia project. 
 

• Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
• Grade II is Fair;
• Grade III is Limited/Weak;
• Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
• Grade V is Not Assignable.
• High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
• Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
• Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
• Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
• Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.