Cardiologists, nutrition specialists discuss his risk level and best management

Presidential physicals often offer opportunities for discussions of important public health issues. President Trump's physical is no exception. His borderline obesity and high cholesterol led his doctors to recommend a program of weight reduction and exercise. But Trump's doctors face the the same challenges as many physicians in trying to get their patients to exercise and lose weight in order to move the needle on their cardiovascular risk. We invited specialists in cardiology and diet and nutrition to comment on three questions surrounding the Presidents physical. Several, without being asked, also offered comments on Trump's individual cardiovascular risk that we also share below.