Contributors:
Suja Sadasuvin, MD
Lauren Oliver, MS, RD, LDN
Gita Rao, MD, MPH
Hannah Milch, MS-IV
Ashley Decker, MS-IV
Carine Lenders, MD, PhD
Kathy Gorman, MS, RD, LDN
Wayne W. LaMorte, MD, PhD, MPH
Nan Harvey, MD
Lorraine Stanfield, MD
Vanessa Supple, BA
Learning Objectives
After successfully completing this module, you will be able to:
- Explain the major recommendations from the US dietary guidelines for adults.
- Provide examples of nutrient- and energy-dense foods.
- Define the difference between portion and serving size.
- Calculate body mass index (BMI).
- Perform a 24-hour diet recall self-assessment.
We gratefully acknowledge support for this project from:
- The New Balance Foundation Award: Medical Education Intervention (Carine Lenders)
- The Clinical Nutrition Internship Award from the ASN (Gita Rao)