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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

The Time has Come for Prioritizing Nutrition in Medical Education “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” The global health crisis related to nutrition points out the critical need to prioritize and integrate nutrition in medical education with courses such as culinary medicine and Food is Medicine programs. Despite the long-recognized importance of nutrition, medical school curricula continue to show a significant lack of nutrition education. Dr. Andrew Bremer highlights support from various stakeholders and the Office of Nutrition Research (ONR) at NIH for advancing nutrition science research and education and advocates for comprehensive nutrition education for medical trainees and practicing physicians to improve health outcomes and address diet-related diseases. #FoodisMedicine #culinarynutrition #nutritionforphysicians American Society for Nutrition American Nutrition Association® (ANA) Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics https://lnkd.in/geXaynGB?

Just read a spicy commentary in Medical Science Educator about nutrition education in med schools (spoiler alert - it's not all sunshine and kale smoothies! 🥬🙅♂️) Key takeaways: 🍽️ Current nutrition education is often as sparse as a model's diet 📉 BMI obsession is so last season 🚫 Weight stigma: not a good look for healthcare 🐘 Eating disorders: the elephant in the exam room 📍 Social determinants of health: because zip codes > genetic codes The authors serve up a feast of recommendations, including: - More science, less food shaming - Focus on health, not just weight - Teach communication skills (because "eat less, move more" isn't cutting it) - Consider the patient's life circumstances (shocker, I know) So I think it is time to put nutrition education on a health kick! Agree? 💪🥗 https://lnkd.in/dh8Jrm3i #MedEd #NutritionScience #HealthcareReform

I feel bad for medical providers. We expect them to practice "preventative medicine" yet their education is focused on diagnostic techniques and medication management. In 1985 the U.S. Committee on Nutrition in Medical Education recommended that med students receive a total of 25 hours of nutrition education during their 4 years of training – which is about six hours per year. Yet, a 2023 survey of more than 1,000 U.S. medical students, showed that about 58% of respondents received no formal nutrition education while in medical school. Those who did, received about three hours of nutrition education per year. We know that diet-related diseases are the leading causes of death in the U.S., and a poor diet is responsible for more deaths than smoking. 😖 But yet, the frontline providers aren't given any nutrition counseling skills to combat this issue. Something doesn't add up. I know my dietitians are screaming, "REFER TO AN RD." And while I agree 100%, it's not that easy. The patient is sitting in front of you and they want answers. They don't want a referral for an appointment that could happen in 1-4 weeks (or not, depending on insurance coverage) They want a diet. They want help losing weight. They need solutions for their picky eater. They need to know what to eat to help with XYZ ailment. This is why I am so passionate about equipping clinicians with answers to nutrition questions and giving them nutrition counseling tactics. Through my podcast and newsletter, I’m giving clinicians the tools to confidently tackle nutrition right in the exam room—and then pass the baton to the RD to keep the momentum going and help patients crush their health goals. My mission is to bring nutrition back to healthcare and for us to work as a team, for the benefit of the patient! Will you join me!? 🙌 ----- I'm Colleen. An RD/PA, who's passionate about bridging the gap in nutrition and medicine. Follow my podcast, Exam Room Nutrition, on Apple or Spotify and sign up for my FREE weekly newsletters. The link is under my name.

It was fun to work with Olivia Thomas RDN, Shad Marvasti, MD, MPH, and Jo Marie Reilly, MD on this invited perspective on the state of nutrition education for doctors. Our charge? Take a dive into the 1985 Report from the National Academy Press and reflect on its relevance today with an honest look at where we've been in the past 40 years and where we need to go. As individuals dedicated to advancing the space, we found the the nearly 40 year-old report's findings and arguments quite similar to where we are today. While we love celebrating the recent progress and collective interest in the role of nutrition in health, there is still very real work to be done. A few take-aways: 1) Advancing Food is Medicine (FIM) necessitates training physicians to be collaborators and leaders in this space. Most current education strategies are not sufficient to expand the physician workforce rapidly to ensure evidence-based connection to health, innovation, and reform within health systems. 2) This field is necessarily interprofessional and will take a dedicated team effort. I'm fond of saying the FIM table is so important and so big, there's room for everyone to contribute in their domains of expertise. 3) We have to find the intersectional win-wins - nutrition education PLUS wellness promotion, service-learning, interprofessional education, and more. 4) There's more than one way forward! We need standardized goals and competencies, but integration of evidence-based nutrition education strategies will have to be the right fit for each program/institution. Emphasis on longitudinal curricular integration that is sustainable and practical is key. #nutritioneducation #foodismedicine #innovation https://lnkd.in/eWXPBng8

An article by Andrew Bremer in Advances in Nutrition (AN) piggybacks off the recent popularity of the "food is medicine" concept to comment on the insufficient prioritization of nutrition in medical education. Bremer highlights the role that poor nutrition plays in developing a wide array of diseases and debilitating health conditions; he concludes by stating "The time to prioritize nutrition in medical education is now." Use the link below to read the full article. https://lnkd.in/ercfNXDF

Nutrition Hospital is a not a recognised term in formal healthcare terminology. If any such place gives medical advice or treats patients without actual medical doctor, this is psuedoscience and quackery. A hospital caters to sick care and cannot exist without MBBS doctors physicians etc. & ER emergency room and OT operation theatre to save lives. Definition of Hospital: "a healthcare institution providing patient treatment with specialized medical and nursing staff and medical equipment. It typically offers a range of services, including emergency care, surgery, diagnostics, and long-term patient care." Nutrition is a preventive science that is also applied in patient support services. There can be a nutrition clinic, but not a hospital. The term clinic caters to services of allied health professionals in an outdoor patient setting with no need for ER, OT Training nutritionists to tell every patient they direly need 7-8 unnecessary supplements, and to sell more and more supplements to get higher promotions in company is unethical. Ingredients of supplements have a therapeutic dose that can be checked from various researches. Otherwise that can be a waste of money or harmful. Allopathy is an obsolete term never actually owned by modern medicine. The latest correct term is Evidence Based Medicine. This is what saves lives. Nutrition is not a supplement selling field or ancient wisdom, organic herbs selling field. Ever heard of Evidence Based Nutrition? Qualified scientific dietitians/nutritionists must practice that. Seeing patients, come with huge responsibility. Nobody should play with patients' lives. Must develop a scientific attitude towards nutrition and not become a grifter. A medical doctor is the head of an HCP team. Work with actual doctors as part of a healthcare team to see actual patients diagnosed by a medical doctor. Everyone has their own significant place in healthcare team. If you know how to work professionally as a team, no one takes your place. The Hadees is a Zaeef hadees as per islam 360, but experts called it Hasan. So it can be used.

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Why qualified dieticians only!!! Education & Training: Dieticians undergo extensive education and training in nutrition science, biochemistry, physiology, and medical nutrition therapy. They typically hold a bachelor’s degree in dietetics or a related field, followed by supervised practice hours and often a credentialing exam. Regulation and Licensing: Many countries have regulations in place that require dietitians to be licensed or registered. This ensures that they meet certain standards of education, experience, and ethics. These regulations help protect the public from unqualified individuals providing nutrition advice. Evidence-Based Practice: Dieticians base their recommendations on scientific evidence and clinical expertise. They are trained to critically evaluate research studies and apply the findings to individualized nutrition plans. Medical Conditions and Special Populations: Dieticians are equipped to work with individuals who have specific medical conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, or food allergies. They can tailor nutrition plans to meet the unique needs of each client, taking into account factors like age, gender, activity level, and cultural preferences. Collaboration with Healthcare Teams: Dieticians often work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, collaborating with doctors, nurses, and other professionals to provide comprehensive care. This teamwork ensures that nutrition interventions are integrated into overall treatment plans effectively. Continuing Education: Dieticians are required to participate in ongoing professional development to maintain their credentials. This ensures that they stay up-to-date with the latest research and advancements in the field of nutrition. Overall, qualified dieticians bring a high level of expertise and professionalism to their practice, making them valuable resources for individuals seeking reliable nutrition advice and support. #whatdietitiansdo #nutrition #nutritionist #nutritionfacts #nutritionplan #dietitianlife #delightfuleaters #qualifieddietitian

Very interesting TIME article looking at the need to improve how nutrition is treated in medical training. Poor nutrition is a major modifiable risk factor for health and longevity. Doctors are ideally positioned to identify when sub-optimal nutrition affects their patients and to offer advice and support for sustainable diet and lifestyle changes. However, nutrition training in medical schools is often inconsistent and frequently inadequate. We want this to change! And that's why IFIS Publishing in partnership with Wolters Kluwer has developed Ovid NutriHealth, a dedicated database focused on food, nutrition and health outcomes. Check out the details here - https://lnkd.in/eJSQ4QZu