Optimal Data Collection in Lifestyle Medicine at the Point of Care: A Position Statement From the American College of Lifestyle Medicine

David Ferguson Michael, Tyler Hemmingson, Kaitlyn Pauly, Cassandra Diestel, Paul Chase, Laurie P. Whitsel, Marcelo Fiszman, Padmaja M. Patel, Micaela C. Karlsen, ECU Health, s Hospital, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, American Heart Association, American Heart Association, Greenfort University, Semedy Inc

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Published online on August 10, 2026

Abstract

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The full potential of lifestyle medicine has yet to be realized within the healthcare system, and it is hindered by the lack of systematic data collection focused on modifiable lifestyle factors that influence chronic disease. It is the position of the ...