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Originally Posted by lurkingforacure
And, have you ever had a doctor ask about what you ate or, more incredible, actually made a dietary suggestion that might improve how you feel? (other than diabetes and/or heart issues, of course, we all know what sugar and butter do, much as we love them). Amazing.
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About six years ago the curriculum was expanded to include 12 weekly one hour lectures on nutrition by a real dietician. I would grade the course as "fair"; certainly better than nothing. What is still lacking in ours, and most schools is a strong emphasis on preventing disease and on healthy eating as part of preventative medicine.
As most of us know, eating habits are very emotional, and trying to change patients attitudes toward eating is something most doctors simply don't feel like they have time for. The "illness intervention" model reigns!