The physician-in-training will be able to:

1. Correlate direct links between diet and health and disease.
2. Describe how qualified nutrition professionals such as registered dietitians function in relation to referral and consultation resources for physicians.
3. Describe nutrition skills and knowledge required for physicians practicing in given medical specialties.

Why should physicians be knowledgeable about nutrition?

• Direct evidence that links diet to health and disease
• Patients ask many questions related to nutrition
• Improve overall patient care in outpatient and institutional settings
• Understand how other health care professionals such as registered dietitians function in improving nutritional status of patients
• Reduce potential liability/improve risk management issues
• Enhanced marketing of medical practice

NOTE:

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Step through a short quiz to test your knowledge about how nutrition is related to health and disease.

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