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Nutrition as a platform for reform in biochemistry education
Author(s) -
Pogozelski Wendy Knapp,
Feinman Richard D,
Wood Richard
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.27.1_supplement.517.5
Subject(s) - memorization , rote learning , heuristic , medical education , psychology , medicine , computer science , mathematics education , teaching method , artificial intelligence , cooperative learning
Reform in biochemistry education centers on 1) replacing rote memorization with a more analytical approach and 2) enabling students (especially future health practitioners) to understand nutritional therapies. We previously described how the glucose‐insulin axis can be used as a heuristic device in teaching metabolism (Pogozelski, et al 2005; Feinman and Makowske, 2003). We have further developed our approach to develop critical thinking skills and apply principles from nutrition and exercise physiology in our biochemistry classes. The need for this training is great, given the persistence of obesity and diabetes epidemics and the insufficient critical evaluation of some standard practices. Integration of nutrition with biochemistry increases student interest and helps empower physicians and researchers to make informed decisions.