Making an Impact in Vietnam via the Medical Education Exchange Team

In this episode of the Your Food Matters podcast, Dr. Sue Kleiner and Erik Bustillo discuss the Medical Education Exchange Team (MEET) and their efforts to improve nutrition education & practice in Vietnam. They share their experiences working with medical students and healthcare professionals in Vietnam, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in the country's evolving healthcare landscape. The conversation also touches on the importance of remote learning and the need for contributions to support the development of dietetics in Vietnam. Additionally, they explore the culinary delights of Vietnamese cuisine and its cultural significance.As part of this episode, we have a call to action. If you are interested in presenting on one of the topics below, please reach out to us:Topic option 1: Nutrition for Pregnant Women (The Role of Nutrition for Mother and Fetus; Nutrition by Trimester; Essential Micronutrients and Supplements; Dietary Restrictions and Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy; Special Nutritional Conditions (Overweight, Obesity, Hypertension, Diabetes, Vegetarian Diet)Topic option 2: Nutrition for Children (The Importance of Early Nutrition for Long-Term Health; The Role of Nutrition in Optimizing Growth and Immunity; Nutritional Needs and Assessment in Children; Breastfeeding; Appropriate Complementary Feeding: A Key to Prevent Malnutrition; Nutritional Prevention and Management of Malnutrition and Micronutrient Deficiencies; Nutritional Management of Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy; Nutritional Management of Diarrhea in Children)Topic option 3: Nutrition for Breastfeeding Women (Nutritional Needs & Galactagogue Foods; Micronutrients, Foods to Avoid, and Postpartum Weight Management; Nutrition for Special Cases: Vegetarian Mothers, Preterm Birth, and Twins; Meal Planning and Community Nutrition Communication Skills)Topic option 4: Nutrition in Gastrointestinal Surgery (Nutritional Assessment and Preoperative Preparation; Postoperative Nutrition and Early Feeding; Immunonutrition and Specialized Care; Clinical Case Practice and ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Application.Also below, please find various links:Remote Education Interface for MEET/HVO 2025 webinar:https://sites.google.com/hvousa.org/hvomeet-nutrition-and-fitness/homeLink to Medical Education Exchange Teams (MEET)https://meet-international.org/Link to MEET Nutrition and Physical Fitness Team 2024 in-country reporthttps://meet-international.org/index.php/what-we-do/ctump-nutrition/ctump-nutrition-latest-news/405-nutrition-and-physical-fitness-2024-spring-reportLink to Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO)https://hvousa.org/