I think this is an excellent idea. I am a bit surprised at the reactions against this concept. The key statement to zero in on is that doctors feel they do not have sufficient training to provide advice. The operative words being "sufficient training" and "advice."
Providing a few classes in basic nutrition/cooking to doctors can go a long way in their ability to treat and prevent diseases. Tulane is not suggesting that doctors spend 4 years in France working their way up from a garde manger.
Food can and should be viewed by doctors as a form of medicine. This perspective aligns with the basic definition of medicine and the role of a doctor.
Providing a few classes in basic nutrition/cooking to doctors can go a long way in their ability to treat and prevent diseases. Tulane is not suggesting that doctors spend 4 years in France working their way up from a garde manger.
Food can and should be viewed by doctors as a form of medicine. This perspective aligns with the basic definition of medicine and the role of a doctor.