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Culinary Medicine for Family Medicine Residents
Emily A Johnston1, Amrita Arcot1, Jennifer Meengs1
1Department of Nutritional Sciences, Penn State University, University Park, PA USA.
Medical Science Educator
|August 30, 2021
Summary
Physicians need better training for obesity management. A culinary medicine course improved residents' nutrition knowledge and confidence, encouraging practice changes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Public Health Nutrition
- Obesity Management
Background:
- Physicians often lack adequate training in lifestyle counseling for obesity.
- The obesity epidemic necessitates improved physician competency in nutritional guidance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a culinary medicine course on family and community medicine residents.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition education in enhancing clinical practice for obesity management.
Main Methods:
- Family and community medicine residents attended a culinary medicine course.
- The course was instructed by two Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs).
Main Results:
- All residents reported increased nutrition knowledge.
- A significant majority reported increased confidence (92%) and intent to modify practice (84.6%).
- Most residents (85%) expressed interest in attending follow-up classes.
Conclusions:
- Residents acknowledged the critical role of nutrition in patient care.
- The culinary medicine course provided practical, applicable information for clinical practice.
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