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To earn American Academy of Family Physicians credit for this course, register here.
Overall adherence to recommended dietary guidelines is low.
Despite years of research and messaging, many people still have inadequate intakes of vitamins and/or minerals, which may place them at increased risk for chronic disease.
Micronutrient Needs Overview
This micronutrient and healthcare continuing education course covers:
The prevalence of micronutrient inadequacies
Highlights specific subgroups of the population who are at increased risk of micronutrient inadequacy or deficiency
Examines the importance of healthy eating, fortified food, and micronutrient supplementation to correct inadequacies
Although this course reviews micronutrient data from the United States, the overall messages are applicable to many developed countries throughout the world.
Program Designed for You
This research-based continuing education course is designed for:
Registered dietitians
Nutritionists and dietetics technicians
Specialists in pediatric nutrition
Family practice and internal medicine physicians
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants
Doctors of naturopathic medicine
Chiropractic practitioners
Health educators and nutrition educators
Health promotion specialists
Meeting Micronutrient Training
By the end of this online Micronutrient Training course, you will learn how to:
Describe two ways nutritional assessments are done in populations.
Articulate the difference between micronutrient deficiency and micronutrient inadequacy.
Identify the ‘shortfall nutrients’ in the US population.
Identify the micronutrients of concern for adolescents, premenopausal women, pregnant women, and older adults.
Identify which micronutrients may be lacking in a vegan diet.
Articulate reasons why individuals with inflammatory bowel disease are at increased risk of micronutrient deficiency.
Understand that consuming fortified and enriched food can help Americans meet micronutrient needs.
List nutrients that are underconsumed by the US population and typically not included in multivitamin/mineral supplements at recommended amounts.
On Demand. Access Anytime.
Approximately two hours
Online
$20 for regular course/Commission on Dietetic Registration credit | $40 for American Academy of Family Physicians credit
Additional Information: 2.0 (includes Commission on Dietetic Registration certificate reflecting 2.0 continuing professional education units). OR 2.0 American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) elective credits.
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