The Complete Guide to Nutrition in Primary Care

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Clinicians and patients agree that routine nutrition assessment and counseling should be integral to primary care visits. However, integrating this into already packed consultations can be challenging. This comprehensive guide provides essential tools for primary care clinicians, addressing key topics such as nutrition as preventive medicine, dietary changes for improved health, and the role of vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements. It serves as a vital resource for counseling patients on diet and lifestyle issues, making it a necessary addition to any clinician's practice. Dr. Darwin Deen, a leading authority on nutrition, is a professor and director of medical student education at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He has significantly influenced medical school curricula to include nutrition training and has extensive experience in advising physicians on dietary counseling. Dr. Lisa Hark, a family nutrition expert with over 20 years of experience, directs the Nutrition Education Program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She has developed widely used educational materials and received accolades for her contributions to medical nutrition education. Together, they provide insights that are crucial for effectively communicating nutrition concepts to health professionals and patients alike.