Which comparison best captures the relative strengths of a PhD researcher versus an MD/DO for informing population-level nutrition policy versus individual clinical nutrition care?

• A. PhD researchers often excel at designing and interpreting population-level nutrition studies and mechanistic research, while MD/DO clinicians bring clinical insight for individual patient care; both may refer to RDNs for detailed medical nutrition therapy.
• B. Both PhD researchers and MD/DO clinicians have identical training and roles in nutrition, making distinctions irrelevant when assigning roles for policy or individual care.
• C. MD/DO clinicians should never consult researchers for policy because clinical experience is always sufficient for population-level recommendations.
• D. PhD researchers are always better than MD/DOs for individual clinical care due to more extensive clinical training in diet implementation.

Answer: (A)