Development of Lifestyle Medicine Education in the United States
Lifestyle intervention,as the preferred method for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases,has been widely recognized in the medical field.Lifestyle medicine has been developing in the United States for over 20 years,with many medical schools innovating curriculum reforms,offering courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels,clarifying core competencies for professional training,establishing professional academic organizations,and implementing certification and assessment systems.This article aims to introduce the development of lifestyle medicine education in the United States for reference by peers.