Ideas for boosting exercise and nutrition education in medical school

By The DO Staff

01.21.24

Ever since I first stepped foot in a gym as a teenager, I’ve seen signs that say “Consult your physician before using this piece of equipment.” They are on practically every apparatus. There are a few reasons for this statement—some related to medicine, some not so much. Nevertheless, having finished my core clinical rotations a few months ago, I’ve reflected on that phrase. What would the typical physician’s response be to a patient inquiring about a piece of equipment or an exercise program? On a different note, how would a physician answer questions about nutrition?

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