Optimizing Dietary Protein for Healthy Aging in Midlife

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

1. Integrate new knowledge and skills related to dietary protein and aging into practice.
2. Analyze and interpret data to form valid conclusions and make recommendations concerning the impact of different protein types on the health of older adults.
3. Apply evidenced-based literature to assess the influence of protein on incidence of chronic disease, and physical function.
4. Analyze new information about protein intake and healthy aging and how it impacts medical nutrition therapy.

This course is intended for: RDNs and NDTRs

CDR Activity Number: 185446 Self Study Activity Type: 741 Enduring Activity

CPE Level: II

Suggested CDR Performance Indicators:

• • • 1.1.5 Integrates new knowledge and skills into practice.
    • 7.2.3 Analyzes and interprets data to form valid conclusions and make recommendations.
    • 9.1.1 Interprets and applies evidence-based literature and standards for determining nutritional needs of target audiences.
    • 9.2.3 Analyzes new information and how it impacts medical nutrition therapy.

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: Dietary protein intake in midlife in relation to healthy aging-results from the prospective Nurses’ Healthy Study cohort. Am J Clin Nutr. (a link to the article is included in the downloadable course document).

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.