A doctor basically know unbelievable little about nutrition unless they have a interest in studying it on their own time.
This is AI regarding a doctors time spent on learning about nutrition during medical school:
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General Overview of Medical Training: Medical education in the United States generally includes a wide range of subjects, but nutrition has historically been underrepresented. Most medical students receive limited formal training in nutrition throughout their studies.
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Average Hours of Nutrition Education: According to multiple studies and surveys, the average amount of nutrition education that medical students receive is approximately 11 to 20 hours over the course of four years. This figure varies by institution, with some schools providing even less.
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Specific Findings: A survey conducted in 2021 indicated that most medical schools provide an average of about 11 hours of nutrition training throughout the entire curriculum[1]
- Additional insights into the lack of emphasis on nutrition in medical training can be found in reports discussing the state of medical education in relation to dietary health. [NutritionFacts]
