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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 . . .
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Describe how nutrition
fits into the goal of age management medicine, enhancing vitality,
vigor and health
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Discuss the evidence
supporting nutrition and its effects on cardiovascular disease,
inflammation, obesity and diabetes
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Identify non-
pharmacological ways to decrease cholesterol, including supplements
shown to decrease LDL
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Define glycation, its
effects on metabolism and the blood test that measures it
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Define glycemic index
and glycemic load and its importance in controlling inflammation and
reducing obesity
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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.
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