Pointers on diet and nutrition

Matthew ng

The Singapore Family Physician

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Pointers on diet and nutrition

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Matthew ng

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The Singapore Family Physician Vol 34 No 4 - Nutrition Updates

Page(s):

68 - 69

Publication date:

1 November 2008

ISSN:

0377-5305

Abstract

Advice on diet and nutrition is part of the family physician’s work and covers a broad range of topics addressed in this family practice skills course. In discussing about the management of chronic diseases like hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia and overweight, part of the conversation will be on dietary restrictions. Patients are keen to know what would constitute a proper diet under these circumstances. One of the struggles of the family doctor will be the lack of time.