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Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine

Source: American College of Lifestyle Medicine

American College of Lifestyle Medicine

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Description

This course defines lifestyle medicine in health care, discusses its evidence base, explains 6 key nutrition interventions, and demonstrates how lifestyle medicine may have the power to treat or reverse disease.

Cost

  • Available to Non-Members for $40 per article 
  • Free for Members 

Credits

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

Key Topics

  • Interventions to treat lifestyle-related chronic conditions 
  • Guidelines of lifestyle medicine 
  • Unique components of lifestyle medicine 
  • Opportunities to train and certify in lifestyle medicine 
  • Emerging priorities 

Target Audience

  • Physicians 
  • Physician assistants 
  • Nurse practitioners 
  • Registered nurses 
  • Pharmacists 
  • Registered dietitians 
  • Certified diabetes educators 
  • Physical therapists 
  • Occupational therapists 
  • Psychologist 
  • Social workers 
  • Certified health coaches 
  • Students and trainees 

Last reviewed:  February 15, 2022