PortfolioDiet.app

PortfolioDiet.app facilitates implementation of the Portfolio Diet by providing guidance on integrating cholesterol‑lowering foods to manage dyslipidemia and reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.

Key Features:

• Educational Content: Provides information on the principles of the Portfolio Diet and its cholesterol‑lowering objectives.
• Dietary Components: Details cholesterol‑lowering foods, including plant sterols.
• Recipe Library: Includes a recipe section to support practical dietary planning aligned with the Portfolio Diet.
• Clinical Support: Intended to support implementation of the Portfolio Diet as an adjunct to standard care for dyslipidemia and CVD prevention in primary care settings.

Scientific Applications:

• Cardiovascular Risk Reduction: Used to translate dietary interventions into guidance aimed at lowering LDL cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular risk.
• Adjunct Clinical Intervention: Applied alongside standard care in primary care settings for management of dyslipidemia and CVD prevention.

Methodology:

Development and refinement used a two‑phase quality improvement project with mixed‑form questionnaires and usability assessment via the System Usability Scale.