Prices per Course:
ACLM members receive an exclusive 25% discount on all pricing tiers.
Physician/Doctor:
Non-Members: $60 | ACLM Members: $45
Non-Doctoral Health Professional:
Non-Members: $45 | ACLM Members: $33.75
Student/Trainee:
Non-Members: $30 | ACLM Members: $22.50
Credits: 1.5 CME/CE Credits
Additional Course Details, CME/CE Accreditation, Designation and Disclosure Statements
Description:
This Food as Medicine course session will provide an overview of the scientific evidence on food groups and dietary patterns for treatment and risk reduction of common lifestyle-related conditions, with a focus on cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, cancer prevention, and obesity. The session also includes a brief review of carbohydrates, fats, and protein in relation to chronic disease, as well as a discussion of practical approaches to supporting healthful dietary changes with clients and patients.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion, participants will be able to:
- Describe dietary patterns that have been shown to be effective in the treatment and risk reduction of common lifestyle-related chronic diseases
- Discuss how diet behaviors impact chronic disease development and progression
- Identify ways in which different macronutrient sources may contribute to disease progression or improvement
- Explore basic strategies for supporting dietary behavior change
Sessions and Format: Food as Medicine: Nutrition for Treatment and Risk Reduction consists of one lecture and 1.5 hours of content.
Duration: 1.5 hours of CME/CE content
Specifications: This course can be viewed on desktop, tablet or mobile device. Speakers or headphones are required for this course.
Term of Approval: May 18, 2023 – May 17, 2026
Enrollment: Access to online material is granted through the term of approval which ends May 17, 2026.