Nutrition’s Role in Quality Healthcare in the United States: Opportunities and Education for Pharmacists to Take a Bite of the Apple and Strengthen Their Skills
Andie Lee Gonzalez, PhD, MPH, RDN, LD, FAND
Mary Beth Arensberg, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND
Abstract:
This Pharmacy journal perspective article delves into how current US health policies support nutrition's role in healthcare and its integration into pharmacy practice. It also reviews the landscape of nutrition education and training for pharmacists, pharmacy roles in multidisciplinary teams and interprofessional nutrition care, and the opportunities for post-graduate nutrition-focused certification, training, and continuing education.
Author Bios
JEFF CAI, PharmD, MPH
Austin, TX
ANDIE LEE GONZALEZ, PHD, MPH, RDN, LD, FAND
Andie Lee Gonzalez, PHD, MPH, RDN, LD, FAND is an Abbott Nutrition Medical Science Liaison and an Adjunct Instructor for South Texas College, Mission, Texas, USA.
MARY BETH ARENSBERG, PHD, RDN, LDN, FAND
Mary Beth Arensberg, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND is the Abbott Nutrition Director of Health Policy, Abbott, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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