Published Research Papers & Reports

Explore Nutritank’s collection of downloadable documents that showcase our contribution to nutrition education research and healthcare practice. These published papers include original work, analyses, and collaborative pieces that highlight key insights into medical nutrition teaching, frontline healthcare experiences, and the evolving role of nutrition in clinical training and practice.

Supporting Evidence for Practice and Policy

Our documents are selected to provide useful, evidence‑based perspectives for students, clinicians, and educators. From calls to action on nutrition education to case studies and systematic reviews, these resources are designed to complement your professional development and support discussion across medical and health‑focused communities.

Teaching medical students about nutrition: from basic principles to practical strategies

BMJ Frontline Gastroenterology: “Teaching medical students about nutrition: from basic principles to practical strategies.”

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10 Food and nutrition security in key healthcare workers during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic: a case study informing educational interventions

A paper to assess how the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic affected food choices and eating behaviours of frontline healthcare staff and students.

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Nutrition training for medical professionals: where do we begin?

A paper which calls upon the UK cardiology profession to join our campaign for greater nutrition education within medical training for both undergraduate and postgraduate doctors.

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Nutrition education in core medical curricula: a call to action from tomorrow’s doctors

A paper giving an overview of the current status of nutrition education in UK undergraduate medical curricula, highlighting pockets of innovative teaching, alongside areas for improvement.

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Metabolic health and COVID-19: a call for greater medical nutrition education

Nutritank’s response to COVID-19 and its Metabolic health association, making the need greater for more nutrition in medical education.

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Time for nutrition in medical education

Aim To synthesise a selection of UK medical students’ and doctors’ views surrounding nutrition in medical education and practice

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Time for nutrition in medical education

A first synthesis of the views of medical students and junior doctors in the UK about Nutrition education. An understanding of what nutrition related teaching medical students feel is needed in their undergraduate curriculum. Insights into the need to clarify the role of the doctor in nutritional care.

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