One of the six pillars of lifestyle medicine and the cornerstone of good health is nutrition. Healthcare professionals and the general public now generally acknowledge the significance of nutrition in clinical treatment. However, due to poor or no training, doctors are uncomfortable advising patients on nutrition, leaving a substantial gap in patient care. Evidence-based curricula in medical schools and other healthcare professional training programs can address this knowledge gap. In addition to presenting a model of how pre- through post-professional health care providers may become proficient in nutrition counseling, including appropriate referral to more specialized providers, this communication presents the current state of nutrition knowledge in health care, with a focus on nutrition education for physicians. These abilities will enable healthcare practitioners to start patient-centered lifestyle regimens. This includes enhancing diet, using team-based care, and getting referrals.
