Position of the American Dietetic Association: nutrition--essential component of medical education
Journal of the American Dietetic Association 87(5): 642-647
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-8223 PMID: 3571786 Document Number: 301153
A report advances and discusses a position statement of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) in which the ADA offers support to and encourages a collaborative effort among physicians, registered dietitians, and others involved in providing appropriate nutrition education to physicians. The report provides ADA support for the inclusion of nutrition education as an essential component at all levels of medical education. The rationale behind this position statement is summarized and discussed.(wz)