In the TEDxUQ talk titled “Why doctors need better nutrition education,” Breanna Lepre discusses the importance of nutrition education for healthcare professionals, specifically doctors. Lepre highlights the disconnect between the medical community and nutrition, emphasizing that doctors receive limited training in nutrition during their medical education. This lack of knowledge can have serious implications for patient care, as nutrition plays a crucial role in preventing and managing chronic diseases.
Lepre argues that by improving nutrition education for doctors, healthcare professionals can better support their patients in making healthy choices and managing their conditions. She calls for a shift in the medical curriculum to prioritize nutrition education, noting that this could lead to better patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs in the long run.
Overall, Lepre’s TEDxUQ talk sheds light on the importance of empowering doctors with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively address nutrition-related issues in patient care.
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Author Video Description
What if doctors knew more about nutrition? This talk discusses how we can build a healthcare system focused on chronic wellness rather than chronic illness. Dr. Breanna Lepre is a Researcher and Lecturer on a mission to revolutionize healthcare education. Driven by her vision of a healthcare system that provides everyone with the knowledge to live and eat well, her research aims to improve the nutrition education that healthcare professionals receive. Her talk was further informed by her lived experience in the healthcare system as an eating disorder survivor and someone who lives with multiple chronic illnesses. Dr. Lepre has been an invited speaker at renowned institutions worldwide including Cambridge University and the World Health Organization. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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Video “Why doctors need better nutrition education | Breanna Lepre | TEDxUQ” was uploaded on 12/03/2024 to Youtube Channel TEDx Talks