This continuing education program is valuable because it provides evidence-based strategies to help professionals support healthy aging. Participants learn practical lifestyle interventions- including nutrition, physical activity, sleep and social engagement, that can improve quality of life, reduce chronic disease risk, and promote independence in older adults. Real-world case studies to develop critical thinking skills are also incorporated into the education programs.
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Healthy Aging: Lifestyle Nutrition for Disease Prevention & Longevity
Course Expires June 3, 2029
Credits: 33.75
Profession:
RDN/NDTR
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Earn 33.75 CPE credits while mastering the essential skills and knowledge required to support older adults through lifestyle changes, promoting healthy aging and longevity.
This course is designed for practitioners who want to help older adults improve or maintain independence, function, and quality of life. It provides practical, evidence-based strategies to support prevention or management of chronic illness and addresses key aspects of healthy aging, including nutrition choices, physical activity, weight management, sleep disturbances, depression, social connection, and the prevention of cognitive decline.
The required reading for this course helps practitioners learn how to promote lifestyle strategies for a holistic approach to healthy aging. Practitioners will gain actionable, evidence-based tools that can be applied in clinical and community settings to help clients make informed lifestyle decisions and improve overall quality of life in older adulthood.
A case-study based continuing professional education exam reviews critical aspects of the text and assists the learner with practical application of the content. This course is appropriate for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) and nutrition and dietetic technicians, registered (NDTRs) who work with the aging population.
Course includes hard copy book, electronic test and 1 certificate with passing grade.
Already have the book? Under “Product Options” simply choose “CPE Test Only ” to purchase the CPE Self-Study Program.
After completion of this CPE program, participants will be able to:
- Integrate new knowledge and skills related to lifestyle and healthy aging into practice.
- Use established benchmarking and best practices to inform practice on healthy aging.
- Accurately and ethically share research findings on lifestyle and healthy aging.
- Demonstrate knowledge of nutrient requirements for older adults, and their role in health promotion and disease prevention.
- Select interventions intended to resolve or improve nutrition diagnoses in older adults.
This course is intended for: RDNs and NDTRs
Healthy Aging: Lifestyle Nutrition for Disease Prevention & Longevity awards 33.75 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration CPEU Approval.
CDR Activity Number: 193169 Self Study Activity Type: 741 Enduring Activity
CPE Level: II
Suggested CDR Performance Indicators:
- 1.1.5 Integrates new knowledge and skills into practice.
- 7.3.1 Accurately and ethically shares research findings with a variety of audiences.
- 8.4.7 Uses established benchmarking and best practices to inform practice.
- 9.1.5 Demonstrates knowledge of nutrient requirements throughout the lifespan, and their role in health promotion and disease prevention.
- 11.3.4 Selects interventions intended to resolve or improve nutrition diagnoses.
Note: Numerous other Performance Indicators may apply.
This self-study course includes required reading, a downloadable course document and an online exam with multiple choice, case study based questions. Upon passing the test, the learner can download and print the certificate.
Required Reading for this Course: Friedman, S. M. (Ed.). (2025). Geriatrics, Lifestyle Medicine and Healthy Aging: A Practical Guide (J. M. Rippe, Series Ed.). CRC Press.
Disclaimer: The text associated with this course is required solely for the course taker to learn the underlying principles that will be applied in taking a case-study based exam. Neither the authors nor the publishers of the text/book have contributed to or endorsed this course.
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