How much of med school is nutrition?
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According to a 2015 study, US medical students receive an average of only 19 hours of nutrition instruction across their entire four years of schooling. This statistic highlights a significant gap in physician training, which often leaves new doctors feeling unequipped to answer patients' dietary questions. While the National Academy of Sciences has long recommended a minimum of 25 hours, the reality is that nutrition comprises only a small fraction of the demanding med school curriculum.
