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Muscle Matters: Your First Defense Against Disease

Muscle Matters: Your First Defense Against Disease
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Course Expires January 13, 2029
Credits: 17.75
Profession: RDN/NDTR
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Preserving muscle mass is essential! This case-based self study course details the role of preserving muscle mass in extending health and aiding in preventing chronic conditions. 

This course is based on the required reading that suggests a connection between the muscle and longevity. Muscles are presented as the “key” organ of the body—not only for mobility and strength, but as a critical regulator of metabolic health, immune function, and disease prevention. The required reading presents a compelling argument that preserving muscle mass is crucial for extending health and preventing chronic conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Readers are encouraged to motivate their patients or clients to get up and move, as physical activity is explored. Resistance training and how it impacts everything from insulin sensitivity to cognitive function is discussed. Topics include sarcopenia, glycation, anabolic resistance, and the role of myokines—hormone-like substances released by muscle that affect inflammation, mood, and organ function.

Additional discussions focus on protein distribution throughout the day, evidence-based supplements to support muscle maintenance, intermittent fasting, and strategies to overcome age-related muscle loss. This is an empowering, science-backed guide for practitioners looking to help their patients/clients build strength, fight disease, and age with vitality.

A case-study based CPE examination helps the reader apply information in the course to their work setting and patient population. This course is appropriate for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs), nutrition and dietetic technicians, registered (NDTRs), educators, and other health professionals that are employed in a variety of nutrition and wellness settings, including medical centers, nutrition and wellness centers, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities.

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 completing this continuing professional education course, the learner should be able to:

  1. Integrate new knowledge and skills related to maintaining muscle mass into practice.
  2. Interpret and integrate evidence-based research and literature in decision making regarding recommendations to promote muscle strength.
  3. Use established benchmarking and best practices to inform practice on providing dietary recommendations to preserve muscle mass.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of nutrient requirements throughout the lifespan, and their role in health promotion and disease prevention.

This course is intended for: RDNs and NDTRs

Muscle Matters: Your First Defense Against Disease awards 17.75 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration CPEU Approval.

CDR Activity Number: 191191  Self Study Activity Type: 741 Enduring Activity
CPE Level: II

Suggested CDR Performance Indicators:

  • 1.1.5 Integrates new knowledge and skills into practice.
  • 5.1.2 Interprets and integrates evidence-based research and literature in decision making.
  • 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.

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: Hold On to Your Muscle: Be Free of Disease

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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