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Status of nutrition education in medical schools.

Postby THX1138 » Wed Mar 19, 2014 12:29 pm

On average, students received 23.9 contact hours of nutrition instruction during medical school (range: 2-70 h).

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16600952

No wonder my doctor didn't want to talk about nutrients. At least she was frank with me about her not knowing about them.

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Re: Status of nutrition education in medical schools.

Postby Anonymoose » Wed Mar 19, 2014 3:14 pm

It's sad, isn't it? I bet there are a whole lot of people with nutrient related neuro issues that are being improperly treated. Here's to self-education and advocacy!! (And Jimmylegs)

Ya know...I bet if there were an app for this, doctors might become a bit more proactive with the nutrient levels. Heck, I'd use an app...Jimmylegs could source everything...I know there are techie folks on here...
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Re: Status of nutrition education in medical schools.

Postby jimmylegs » Wed Mar 19, 2014 4:53 pm

"like"
odd sx? no dx? check w/ dietitian
DRI=MINIMUM eg bit.ly/1vgQclQ
99% don't meet these. meds/lifestyle can affect levels
status can be low in ms & other cond'ns
'but my results are normal'. typical panels don't test all
deficits occur in 'normal' range
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