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Emily A Johnston1, Amrita Arcot1, Jennifer Meengs1
1Department of Nutritional Sciences, Penn State University, University Park, PA USA.
Background:
Physicians are inadequately trained to effectively provide lifestyle counseling to manage the obesity epidemic.
Activity:
Family and community medicine residents participated in a culinary medicine course taught by two Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) in University Park, PA, in March 2020.
Results:
All residents (n = 13) reported increased knowledge, 92% (n = 12) reported increased confidence, and 84.6% (n = 11) reported they intended to make changes to their practice based on the class. Most participating residents (85%, n = 11) would attend follow-up classes.
Discussion:
Residents recognized the importance of nutrition in clinical care and found the information to be applicable to practice.
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