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Stanford University

Introduction To Food & Health

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Overview

The global epidemics of obesity and diabetes require urgent attention, especially in healthcare. Physicians who practice healthy eating and understand nutritional principles are better equipped to counsel patients and lead by example. This CME/CE course provides a practical approach to fostering healthy eating habits for both patients and physicians.

Through didactic videos, animated case studies, and interactive activities, you’ll learn effective strategies for recommending evidence-based nutrition practices, assessing barriers to healthy eating, and supporting positive dietary changes in your patients.

Who Should Take This Course

  • Physicians and healthcare providers looking to improve their own nutrition and counseling skills
  • Primary care doctors, endocrinologists, and dietitians involved in managing obesity, diabetes, and related conditions
  • Clinicians interested in supporting sustainable healthy eating habits in themselves and their patients

Who is Eligible for CME/CE Credits and Certificates
Stanford Center for Continuing Medical Education offers accredited continuing education for interprofessional healthcare team members, especially clinicians (i.e., physicians, nurses, physician assistants, etc.). Be sure to check the accreditation and credit designation stated on the activity page to view the credit type and amount awarded for your profession.

Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation
American Medical Association (AMA)

Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Click here for CME/CE information.

Taught by

Maya Adam, Tim Dang and Jennifer Deitz

Reviews

4.3 rating, based on 3 Class Central reviews

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  • Elise Miller
    7
    This course is intended for medical professsionals. I am not in the profession but it provided me with tools to look at my own nutrition and health. Great starting point. I enjoyed the course
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    Zheng Li
    1
    The course is designed for professionals but also offers practical information for everyone who wants to improve their eating habit and overall health. There are useful tips easy to remember when choosing the food to eat, and it encourage people to cook more.
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    Vero H.
    1
    Although the course is suppoused to be for health professionals, it's pretty easy to get through as a non-health professional. I learned quite a lot about healthy eating, nutrients and food cunsumption. Everything is explained clearly.

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