A Plant Powered Diet for Optimal Health
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Certification Available:
2.0 CE for Nurses; 2.0 CPEU for Dietitians / Dietetic Technicians - CDR level: III
Course Description
This program identifies health benefits associated with plant-based diets and examples of plant proteins that can replace animal proteins. Learn different strategies for helping patients eat a plant-based diet, including how to incorporate commercially prepared plant based formulas for patients receiving tube feeding. Presented by Sharon Palmer, RDN, MS
Course Objectives
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- Discuss the differences and similarities in diagnosis and intervention for Persistent Inflammation, Immunosuppression and Catabolic . Syndrome (PICS) and Post Intensive Care Syndrome-Survivors (PICS-S).
- Describe the mitochondrial and inflammatory changes seen in PICS and PICS-S.
- Identify the importance and role of nutrition in PICS and PICS-S management.
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1. Identify health benefits associated with plant-based diets.
2. List plant proteins that can replace animal proteins.
3. Synthesize strategies for helping people eat a plant-based diet.
4. Review how to incorporate plant-based tube feeding formulas for those who are unable to eat by mouth.
Original Program Date: August 22, 2019; Expiration date: August 21, 2022 Continuing Education: 1.00 CE for Nurses; 1.00 CPEU for Registered Dietitians/Registered Dietetic Technicians - CDR level: I
Steps to obtain a certificate: 1) View the course 2) Pass the test 3) Complete an evaluation
Continuing Education
Nestlé Health Science is a Continuing Professional Education Accredited Provider with CDR, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Accredited provider number NE008. Activity Type for Dietitians: Self Study (740 Web Based) Nestlé Health Science is a Continuing Education Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing; Provider Number 11366.