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Food as Medicine: Nutrition for Treatment and Risk Reduction

American College of Lifestyle Medicine

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Description

This course overviews scientific evidence related to food groups and dietary patterns to support treatment and risk reduction of common conditions, with a focus on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and obesity.

Credits

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

Cost

  • Physician/Doctor:
    • Non-Members: $60 | ACLM Members: $45 
  • Non-Doctoral Health Professional: 
    • Non-Members: $45| ACLM Members: $33.75 
  • Student/Trainee: 
    • Non-Members: $30 | ACLM Members: $22.50 

Key Topics

  • Disease treatment 
  • Disease risk reduction 
  • Chronic diseases 
  • Nutrition prescription 
  • Nutrition guidelines 

Target Audience

  • 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:  September 11, 2024