Fifty percent of Americans live with one or more chronic illnesses, and diet and physical activity are key risk factors for many. Health care professionals are uniquely positioned to change this trend through prevention-oriented care and education, but unfortunately they often lack the training and incentives to deliver this guidance. If there is to be a shift in focus from curative to preventive care, the medical school curriculum must include nutrition and physical activity education.
The Bipartisan Policy Center, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation (AHG), and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) explored several of the innovative approaches taken by medical schools around the country to increase nutrition and physical activity training. The event highlighted perspectives from other key organizations including insurers, licensing and certification boards, and community-based organizations. Smaller breakout sessions in the afternoon provided the opportunity to focus on concrete implementation strategies through more in-depth discussion with convened experts.
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