Pillars of Nutrition&Lifestyle Med

This course introduces the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: optimal nutrition, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, connectedness, and risky substance avoidance. Discussion of the fundamentals of nutrition, including anthropometrics, dietary assessment, and adequate energy and nutrient intakes. Exploration of "food is medicine" and "exercise is medicine" concepts. Application of lifestyle medicine pillars in the form of setting goals for personal wellness, culminating in a complete personal wellness plan for medical school and beyond.