Computer-assisted teaching of nutritional anemias and diabetes to first-year medical students.

Background: Seven computer-based Nutrition in Medicine interactive modules for teaching nutrition are available for instruction in medical schools.

Objective: The goal of this study was to evaluate the instructional efficacy of the Nutritional Anemias and the Diabetes and Weight Management: Aberrations in Glucose Metabolism modules when used by first-year medical students.

Design: The modules were introduced at Meharry Medical College to enhance its nutrition course for first-year medical students.