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Americans have heard it many times before – the Italians, Spaniards and Greeks apparently have healthful living figured out , especially when it comes to healthy eating. And what’s not to love? Nutritious, natural foods are high in fiber, vitamins and antioxidants. Fresh produce, fish and olive oil are not only delicious, but heart-healthy alternatives to the fatty, sugary, over-processed foods that have become staples of the Western diet.

In January 2013, RN.com introduced the concept of Core Measures to our readers as a part of a new educational series. Every two months, RN.com will explore a specific Core Measure. Each article will take a comprehensive, in-depth approach to a specific health-related condition. Our aim is to increase our readers’ understanding, while communicating the importance of adhering to these measures as a standard of care to improve patient safety.