Earn 35 CPEs and your health equity credit while learning the role of diet in the prevention and management of chronic disease and in maximizing overall health.
The required reading for this continuing professional education self-study course provides an evidence-based discussion of the role of diet in the prevention and management of chronic disease and in maximizing overall health. Written by a world-renowned cardiologist and founder of Lifestyle Medicine, this text emphasizes practical application of lifestyle nutrition principles and will serve as an invaluable resource for nutrition practitioners.
The first half of this course covers chapters 1 through 8 and 26 through 35 and focuses on the following key concepts:
The second half of this course covers chapters 9 to 25 and focuses on how nutrition impacts the following conditions:
After studying the required reading, learners will assess their knowledge by completing the continuing professional education self-assessment exam. This case study-based exam will assess the learner’s understanding of lifestyle nutrition and its application in diverse nutrition-related contexts. Participants will gain invaluable knowledge that is highly relevant to the current practice of nutrition and dietetics.
The required reading serves as a key reference for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN), certified diabetes counseling and education specialists (CDCES), and nutrition and dietetic technicians, registered (NDTR). The case-study based continuing professional education exam reviews critical aspects of the text and assists the learner with practical application of the content.
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:
This course is intended for: RDNs, NDTRs and CDCESs
Optimizing Health Outcomes Through Lifestyle Nutrition awards 35 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration CPEU Approval.
This course has also been approved for the required 1 health equity CPEU.
CDR Activity Number: 193737 Self Study Activity Type: 741 Enduring Activity
CPE Level: II
Suggested CDR Performance Indicators:
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: Rippe, JM. Lifestyle Nutrition: Eating for Good Health by Lowering the Risk of Chronic Diseases. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press; 2025.
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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