Dr. McDougall's legacy is one of profound compassion and a relentless pursuit of better healthcare through the use of dietary therapy. His passionate advocacy for Senate Bill (SB) 380 has been instrumental in mandating nutrition education for physicians in California. This landmark bill, which required doctors to complete a continuing education course on nutrition and lifestyle behaviors by the end of 2016, was a testament to Dr. McDougall's unwavering commitment to bridging a critical gap in medical training crucial for preventing and managing chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease and obesity.

His dedication led to impactful measures, including mandatory continuing medical education (CME), integrating diet therapy into medical school curricula and ensuring hospitals allocate time for nutrition education. Dr. McDougall's vision was to empower doctors to use dietary interventions as primary treatments, reducing reliance on medications and surgeries.

His legacy is one of compassion and a relentless pursuit of better healthcare through enhanced nutrition education, inspiring many medical professionals to recognize the transformative power of nutrition in their practice.