The Nutrition Consultation in Age Management Medicine
Faculty: Jeffry Life, MD, PhD FAAFP, Annie Colbert, CPT
Editor:  Jeanette Dunn, RN, EdD


Outcome Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the participant should be able to . . .

  1. Describe how nutrition fits into the goal of age management medicine, enhancing vitality, vigor and health

  2. Discuss the evidence supporting nutrition and its effects on cardiovascular disease, inflammation, obesity and diabetes

  3. Identify non- pharmacological ways to decrease cholesterol, including supplements shown to decrease LDL

  4. Define glycation, its effects on metabolism and the blood test that measures it

  5. Define glycemic index and glycemic load and its importance in controlling inflammation and reducing obesity

  6. Describe the Mediterranean diet and instruct patients on its importance in losing weight and preventing disease

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Release Date: September 1, 2006

Expiration Date: January 1, 2009

Disclosure: Drs. Life and Dunn along with Annie Colbert disclose they have no financial interest in the products or services mentioned in the course

There is no fee for this activity.

Receiving Credit: In order to receive your certificate of participation, you should read the information about this activity, including the disclosure statements, review the entire activity, take the post-test and complete the evaluation form. You may then follow the directions to print your certificate of participation.