Learning Objectives - Nutrition

Cynthia Cheng; Erin England

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Define macronutrients and micronutrients.
Discuss healthy eating patterns and address barriers to improving nutrition.
Describe the role of registered dietitian nutritionists.
List potential drug-dietary supplement interactions.
Summarize recommendations for micronutrient supplementation.
Define malnutrition and list the clinical criteria for its diagnosis in adults.
Describe available validated tools to screen for malnutrition.
List chronic diseases that can be managed with dietary modifications.

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