This self-study course is easy to understand and interpret while highlighting the significance of protein in healthy aging.
Optimizing Dietary Protein for Healthy Aging in Midlife
Course Expires September 25, 2027
Credits: 2.25
Profession:
RDN/NDTR
Required Reading 1
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Understand the long-term impact of dietary protein on healthy aging and how it impacts medical nutrition therapy with this self-study short course!
The required reading for this course summarizes the latest research on the importance of adequate protein intake in healthy aging. This study addresses mid-life protein consumption and its association with healthy aging.
This course is appropriate for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) and nutrition and dietetic technicians, registered (NDTRs) to help understand the long-term impact of dietary protein on the healthy aging of female subjects in the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS) prospective cohort.
A case-study based CPE examination helps the reader apply information in the required reading to their work setting and patient population.
Purchasing Options: This is available as eDocument plus CPE Test only. Includes a link to the required reading in the course document, electronic test, and 1 certificate with passing grade.
After completing this continuing professional education course, the learner should be able to:
- Integrate new knowledge and skills related to dietary protein and aging into practice.
- Analyze and interpret data to form valid conclusions and make recommendations concerning the impact of different protein types on the health of older adults.
- Apply evidenced-based literature to assess the influence of protein on incidence of chronic disease, and physical function.
- 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:
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- 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.
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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.
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