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Food as Medicine

American College of Lifestyle Medicine

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Description

This course educates and equips participants with knowledge of dietary patterns that may prevent, treat, or reverse diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. The course prepares participants to implement food as medicine at a practical level in patient care. 

Cost

Differs by session, membership status, and provider type 

Highest Price

  • Physician/Doctor:  
    • Non-Members: $220 | ACLM Members: $175 
    • Non-Doctoral Health Professional:  
      • Non-Members: $220 | ACLM Members: $150 
    • Student/Trainee:  
      • Non-Members: $220 | ACLM Members: $95 

Lowest Price

  • Physician/Doctor: 
    • Non-Members: $50 | ACLM Members: $37.50 
    • Non-Doctoral Health Professional: 
      • Non-Members: $37.50| ACLM Members: $25 
    • Student/Trainee: 
      • Non-Members: $25 | ACLM Members: $18.75 

Credits

  • 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for physicians  
  • 3 CNE for nurse practitioners and nurses 
  • 3 CPE for pharmacists 
  • 3 CE for psychologists 
  • 3 CPEUs for registered dietitians 
  • 3 CE for social workers 
  • 3 CE for physical therapists and occupational therapists 
  • 3 ABIM MOC points for internal med physicians 
  • 3 AAFP Prescribed credits for family med physicians 
  • 3 ABLM MOC for lifestyle medicine certified physicians and health professionals 

Key Topics

  • Disease prevention 
  • Disease treatment 
  • Chronic diseases 
  • Nutrition prescription 
  • Nutrition guidelines 

Target Audience

  • Continuing education for health care professionals including physicians 
  • Physician assistants 
  • Nurse practitioners 
  • Registered nurses 
  • Pharmacists 
  • Registered dietitians 
  • Certified diabetes educators 
  • Physical therapists 
  • Occupational therapists 
  • Psychologists 
  • Social workers 
  • Certified health coaches 
  • Students and trainees 

Last reviewed:  March 8, 2023