Definition
Cardiometabolic nutrition is an academic field investigating the intricate relationship between dietary patterns, specific nutrients, and food components, and the cluster of metabolic risk factors that collectively contribute to cardiovascular disease. It examines how nutritional interventions influence metabolic health markers such as blood glucose, blood lipids, blood pressure, and body weight, often integrating insights into underlying mechanisms like gut microbiota interactions and metabolite production. The significance of this field lies in informing evidence-based strategies for the prevention and management of cardiometabolic syndromes, thereby reducing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.