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Learn more about the #ACGME Summit on Medical Education in Nutrition in a recent article in the Journal of Graduate Medical Education. The summit convened the entire #MedEd continuum to discuss what residents need to know about #nutrition and nutrition education in #GME. https://lnkd.in/g3ZY9zpp

Last month, Advances in Nutrition published an article reflecting on the changes in nutrition education for physicians over the last 20 years. "Medical education faces an urgent need for evidence-based physician nutrition education. Since 1985..little has changed...Most medical schools still fail to include the recommended minimum of 25 hours of nutrition training. Without foundational concepts of nutrition in UME, Graduate Medical Education (GME) unsurprisingly falls short of meeting patient needs for nutritional guidance in clinical practice." Find the full article here: https://lnkd.in/es_XSGbV

YES! Food is the number one drug we ALL consume everyday. "A professionally-diverse panel of medical and nutrition experts have proposed a set of recommended nutrition competencies for medical students and physician trainees. The study addresses a longstanding concern that most physicians in the U.S. are not equipped to advise patients about nutrition and food choices. The proposed competencies are a call to action in response to the U.S. House of Representatives' bipartisan resolution H. Res. 1118, which calls for "meaningful physician and health professional education on nutrition and diet." The resolution cited concerns about the increasing prevalence of diet-related diseases and Medicare costs, which totaled $800 billion in 2019. Congressional annual financial support for medical trainees in U.S. hospitals was estimated at $16.2 billion in 2020. "It's shocking that there are no nationally required nutrition competencies within medical education," said lead author David Eisenberg, adjunct associate professor of nutrition and director of culinary nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health." #nutrition #medicaltraining

Knowing about which food is best for us does not equal knowing how and when to buy, prepare and eat it. Simple advice such as "eat this, not that" or "Mediterranean diet is the best diet" just won't do it. ❌ "Providing someone nutritious food, such as a 2-week prescription for medically tailored meals for a patient being discharged from the hospital, is effective for those 2 weeks but does little to support what we are really after: a long-term change in lifestyle behavior...(it) must be accompanied by the "how and the why" of FAM (Food as Medicine), so that patients learn to shop for and prepare nutritious, tasty, and affordable meals on their own. That's how the health behavior continues... As the old saying goes, "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime."" So when the next time someone tries to tell you that having a nutritious and healthy diet is simple, without taking into account your personal situation, health, needs, knowledge and skills, don't listen to them. Look for a good dietitian-nutritionist instead 😉 We can teach you to fish (for a healthy lifestyle).

Now on the #ACGME Blog! Read the first post in our annual post-conference series "Behind the Poster" - an interview with Mark Mason, PhD, CGP of ChristianaCare about his team's poster, "Adapting Well-Being Rounds to Residents Hungry to Learn More about Nutrition," which was shared at #ACGME2024 earlier this month. #MeaningInMedicine #MedEd https://lnkd.in/gqFCQkiv

As the Food As Medicine prescription gains momentum, models aiming to prototype this approach are often perceived by funders as 'social projects', rather than medical treatments. The impact of food on so many systems has to be understood: 1. Biomechecial level of the body (reversing or managing diseases) 2. Psychological state (microbiome effect on mental health) 3. Food system transformation (creating vast demand for nutrient-dense food via healthcare incentives) 4. Cost-saving potential for the healthcare If we want to save our soils, souls, and society we need to create a system that financially rewards and stimulates health, over sickness. #foodismedicine #regenerativeagriculture #soilhealth

In medical schools, future doctors receive only about 19 hours of nutritional education during the entire four-year curriculum. Considering the power of nutrition in preventing diseases like heart disease and type 2 diabetes, this is a major oversight. What are your thoughts on the role of nutrition in medicine? #health #wellness #nutrition https://lnkd.in/esYvAnc9

Look who I ran into at the ASPEN24 Conference! Great job Rita K. Jew, PharmD, MBA, BCPPS, FASHP giving the ASPEN24 Keynote Address: Parenteral Nutrition: Can Food Cause Harm? This was my first ASPEN Conference and I realize the importance of expanding understanding of medication safety around pharmacy processes to the whole patient care team. It is great getting to know Clinical Dieticians, Nurses, Physicians and fellow Pharmacists from all over the world focused on improving patient outcomes and quality of life surrounding enteral and parenteral nutrition! American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)

Did you know- Registered Dietitians are more than just a "nutritionist". We have college degrees, have completed a rigorous internship, and passed a credentialing exam. So why are we not more utilized in the medical field? Because people do not know what we do and how we can help!!!! Kiran, et al. noted that primary care physicians are an amazing resource for patient care coordination, but many don't know the pathway to get the patient to the right practitioner, 1 thus utilizing a team-based approaches to patient care is advantageous, because of the networking and community between multiple disciplines and practitioners.1 Additionally, an article regarding malnutrition in the aged population and frailty noted that utilizing a Dietitian in triage resulted in improved patient care, as well as cost savings in Oral Nutrition Supplements, as well as other money saving benefits.2 So the next time you think about multidisciplinary care- think about all the people that can help. =)   References:  1. Kiran T, Rodrigues JJ, Aratangy T, Devotta K, Sava N, O'Campo P. Awareness and Use of Community Services among Primary Care Physicians. Healthc Policy. 2020;16(1):58-77. doi:10.12927/hcpol.2020.26290 2. Hickson M, Child J, Collinson A. Impact of a dietitian in general practice: Care of the frail and malnourished. J Hum Nutr Diet. 2022;35(1):145-153. doi:10.1111/jhn.12942 Kiran, et al. noted that primary care physicians are an amazing resource for patient care coordination, but many don't know the pathway to get the patient to the right practitioner. In an article regarding malnutrition in the aged population and frailty; it was noted that utilizing a Dietitian in triage resulted in improved patient care, as well as cost savings in Oral Nutrition Supplements, as well as other money saving benefits.

a course titled "ClinutriX: Clinical Nutrition – evidence-based practice." If this is a recent or specialized course, it may have been introduced after my last update. To get accurate and up-to-date information about the "ClinutriX" course, I recommend checking the official website of the educational institution or platform offering the course. If it's an online course, you might find details on platforms that provide courses in clinical nutrition or related fields. You can also look for this course on educational platforms, university websites, or contact the relevant educational institution directly for information on course content, structure, enrollment procedures, and any other details you may need.