Food As Medicine: Nutrition for Treatment and Risk Reduction

Pricing:

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/CNE/CPE/CE Credits

NOTE: This course is offered for FREE as part of our 5.5 hour Essentials Course bundle.

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.

  • 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
Fam 1.5 01

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.