Nutrition Education in U.S. Medical Schools

von Commission On Life Sciences, Division On Earth And Life Studies, National Research Council, Food And Nutrition Board, Committee on Nutrition in Medical Education

141 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

As the general public has become more aware of advances in nutrition, consumer demands for advice on matters of diet and disease have grown. This book offers recommendations to upgrade what were found to be largely inadequate nutrition programs in U.S. medical schools in order that health professionals be better qualified to advise and treat their patients. A comprehensive study of one-third of American 4-year undergraduate medical schools provided information on the current status of nutrition programs at each school. Conclusions were drawn and recommendations made from analysis of this gathered information. Questions examined in this volume include: Has medical education kept pace with advances in nutrition science? Are medical students equipped to convey sound nutritional advice to their patients? What strategies are needed to initiate and sustain adequate teaching of nutrition in medical schools?

• ISBN: 9780309035873
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.02.1985
• Verlag: National Academies Press