Let food be thy knowledge gap: the lack of nutrition education in medical curricula

The medical school curriculum is not designed for long-term retention: we should stop being alarmed when our learners forget

“…Neufeld’s letter, A few comments on “Let food be thy knowledge gap: the lack of nutrition education in medical curricula,” 29 responded to Esmonde-White’s commentary 30 on the critical need for increased dietary and nutrition education for medical trainees. Neufeld concurred with Esmonde-White and gave some practical tips – such how to apply concepts in real time – that ought to be applied to nutrition education.…”

The overcrowded curriculum is alarming

“…Caroline Esmonde-White’s article, Let food be thy knowledge gap: the lack of nutrition education in medical curricula , 31 commented on the lack nutritional education in medical school curricula in Canada. Esmonde-White advocated for increasing formal education around dietary interventions and nutrition.…”

A few comments on “let food be thy knowledge gap: the lack of nutrition education in medical curricula”

“…Esmonde-White is right that we should focus more on nutrition in medicine. 1 “Just get the calories in…” fits in the hospital: most stays are short, and the physician’s aim is to “optimize” the patient – not the breakfast menu. Patient nutrition is critical though.…”

“…Why? As Esmonde-White states, 1 learning how to leverage the power of nutrition would be a breath of fresh air and support physicians’ effectiveness. To that end, I recommend that medical schools do the following: Focus more on the “how” of nutrition.…”