Description
Written by William Joel Meggs, MD, PhD with Carol Svec, this important contributing factor to many chronic diseases is explored in detail. Therapy of the future here today! Learn the important role of nutrition and lifestyle in controlling inflammation and thus many chronic diseases.
Course Objectives
OBJECTIVES for SELF-STUDY COURSE
Upon successful completion of this self-study course, the users will be able to:
1. Discuss the physiology of inflammation and how it can compromise health.
2. Identify four diseases that are influenced by the level of inflammation in a person’s body.
3. Better assess the patients’ needs and eating habits to control inflammation.
4. Better determine appropriate medical nutrition therapy intervention for patients.
Learning Codes
- (2000) Science of food and nutrition
- (2060) Immunology
- (2070) Macronutrients: carbohydrate, fat, protein, fiber, water
- (2080) Microbiology, food toxicology
- (2090) Micronutrients: vitamins, minerals
- (2100) Nutritional biochemistry
- (4000) Wellness and public health
- (4040) Disease prevention
- (4060) Exercise, fitness, and sports nutrition
- (4090) Health behaviors: smoking cessation, stress management
- (4100) Social Marketing
- (4110) Vegetarianism
- (4170) Men's health
- (4180) Women's health
- (4190) Elderly nutrition
- (5000) Medical Nutrition Therapy
- (5110) Allergies, sensitivities
- (5120) Autoimmune diseases, arthritis, lupus
- (5150) Cancer
- (5160) Cardiovascular disease
- (5190) Diabetes mellitus
- (5270) Infectious diseases
- (5300) Neurological: stroke, Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's spinal cord injuries
Recommended for...
- Registered Dietitians (RD)
- Dietetic Technicians Registered (DTR)
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE)
