Implementation of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines: Who, What, Why, Where, and When.

Cardiovascular nurses, together with registered dietitians and other health professionals, have leadership roles to play in enabling implementation and uptake of the recently published 2015 Dietary Guidelines issued by the Department of Health and Human Services and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) (the Who and the What). The 2015 Dietary Guidelines focus attention on current evidence regarding dietary and activity recommendations and offer guidance regarding changing food environments including home, work, schools, and other community settings. Working together to make changes in all segments is recommended to produce significant positive change in health outcomes nationwide.