Learn the benefits of a plant-based diet for families with this case based self-study course!
This course requires reading which offers information about the benefits of plant-based diets and how to incorporate a plant-based eating pattern into a families’ routine. The authors help empower the learner to assist parents to nourish their families with plants. Content in the required reading focuses on:
- How a diet centered around plants can optimize health, prevent chronic disease, care for our planet, and be an act of compassion.
- Nutrition specifics for all the stages beginning with pregnancy and breastfeeding through adolescence.
- Tips, strategies, and recipes to guide families as they transition to plant-based eating
This CPE course provides nutrition care professionals with information they can use to counsel their patients on why and how they can transition to a plant-based diet. A case-study based exam helps the reader apply the information to their work settings. This CPE is appropriate for RDNs, NDTRs and CDMs.
Purchasing Options: Course includes hard copy book, course document, electronic test, and 1 certificate with passing grade. If you already have the book, use the “CPE Test Only” option.
After completing this continuing professional education course, the learner should be able to:
- Integrate new knowledge and skills into practice when working with plant-based eaters.
- Recommend sustainable plant-based diets and meal plans that are healthy, culturally relevant, and respectful of their impact on land, water, air, and energy use.
- Demonstrate knowledge of nutrient requirements of plant-based eaters and their role in health promotion and disease prevention.
- Plan and design nutritionally sound meals, menus and meal plans that promote health and disease management, and meet client needs for a plant-based eating pattern.
This course is intended for: RDNs and NDTRs
CDR Activity Number: 169193 Self Study Activity Type: 720 Printed
CPE Level: I
Suggested CDR Performance Indicators:
- 1.1.5 Integrates new knowledge and skills into practice.
- 1.8.5 Recommends sustainable diets and meal plans that are healthy, culturally relevant, accessible, economically fair and affordable, and respectful of their impact on land, water, air and energy use.
- 8.1.5 Demonstrates knowledge of nutrient requirements throughout the lifespan, and their role in health promotion and disease prevention.
- 8.5.1 Plans and designs nutritionally sound meals, menus and meal plans that promote health and disease management, and meet client needs.
Note: Numerous other Performance Indicators may apply.
CBDM
This course is also approved by the Certifying Board of Dietary Managers (CBDM).
Hours: 6 General CE
Approval Number: 167323
Each CDM in attendance will be required to report their CE hours by logging into their online account at www.ANFPonline.org.
CDMs are to retain a copy of the certificate of completion in the event they are audited.
From CBDM: “All CBDM Prior Approved programs are subjected to the CE hour limitations for a program type as defined by CBDM policy. For more information, please refer to The CBDM Guide to Maintaining your Credential”.
This self-study course includes required reading, a downloadable course document and an online exam with multiple choice, case study based questions. This course exam includes 50 questions. Upon passing the test, the learner can download and print the certificate.
Required Reading for this Course: Shah R, Davis B. Nourish: The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families. Published by Reshma Shah and Brenda David, 2020.
Disclaimer: The text/book 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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