Research Article

Machine Learning-Augmented Propensity Score-Adjusted Multilevel Mixed Effects Panel Analysis of Hands-On Cooking and Nutrition Education versus Traditional Curriculum for Medical Students as Preventive Cardiology: Multisite Cohort Study of 3,248 Trainees over 5 Years

Table 1

CHOP-Medical Students (): propensity score-adjusted multilevel mixed effects panel analysis showing medical students’ improved competencies and diet.

OutcomeOR95% CI value

AdherenceHigh/medium versus low
Fall 2012–Spring 20161.321.001.730.048
Fall 2012–Spring 20171.401.071.840.015
Olive oil1.110.681.810.671
Fruit1.220.911.630.189
Vegetables1.130.841.520.416
Vegetables/fruits1.280.951.720.104
Legumes1.631.112.400.013
Seafood1.431.101.870.008
Alcohol1.090.711.670.694
Meat1.751.322.33<0.001
Whole grains1.411.121.780.004

Daily intakeFruit1.220.911.630.189
Vegetables1.130.841.520.416
Soft drinks0.560.370.850.007

Strong agreementNutrition counseling should be routine2.561.953.38<0.001
Specific counseling can improve patients’ diets1.731.382.17<0.001
Physicians counseling can improve patient's diets1.621.312.01<0.001

IVWFE meta-analysisTotal mastery of all 25 competency topics
Fall 2012–Spring 20130.980.811.190.859
Fall 2012–Spring 20142.522.063.08<0.001
Fall 2012–Spring 20161.691.342.13<0.001
Fall 2012–Spring 20172.142.002.28<0.001

Total competency counseling onMedDiet9.414.7318.75<0.001
Dash diet5.412.8010.45<0.001
Vegetarian diet3.042.054.52<0.001
Low fat diet3.131.984.96<0.001
High protein diet2.081.343.23<0.001
Serving size2.791.934.04<0.001
Moderate alcohol1.911.452.50<0.001
Eating disorders1.801.292.51<0.001
Cholesterol1.671.232.260.001
Diabetes diet2.521.853.43<0.001
Diabetes weight loss2.051.562.68<0.001
Obesity weight loss2.291.733.01<0.001
Omega fats2.611.843.71<0.001
Dietary fats2.721.704.36<0.001
Antioxidants2.501.753.57<0.001
Calories2.701.973.70<0.001
Hydration1.731.342.24<0.001
Celiac2.391.523.74<0.001
Food allergies2.181.563.03<0.001
Glycemic index2.291.543.40<0.001
Fiber3.062.234.19<0.001
Food label1.891.472.43<0.001
Osteoporosis1.501.112.020.008
BMI1.461.131.880.004
Exercise1.721.342.21<0.001

CHOP, Cooking for Health Optimization for Patients; GCCM, Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine; OR, odds ratio (logistic regression); 95% CI, 95% interval; IVWFE, inverse-variance weighted fixed effects; MedDiet, Mediterranean Diet; BMI, body mass index.