Dietetics @ Work Continuing Education:

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS - COURSE SYNOPSIS

The course on Dietary Supplements provides health practitioners with an evidence-based, self-learning package on use of vitamin/mineral supplements, herbal preparations, as well as common sports supplements - all within the context of healthy eating. Federal regulation of the natural health products industry, quality control of supplements and ethical considerations in recommending dietary supplements and complementary therapies are also featured course topics. Each lesson includes extensive links for further learning.

The Dietary Supplements Course is comprised of 3 lessons, each of which can be completed at your own pace. Each lesson includes case scenarios to assist the learner in applying the course content. Pop quizzes and end of lesson self-assessment are further learning enhancements. A Personal Certificate, available after successful completion of the self-evaluation of each lesson, should be retained in your files as part of your professional development plan as required by health professional regulatory bodies or employers.

NOTE: It is strongly recommended that you review the Course Orientation before proceeding to ensure a rewarding user experience.

It is suggested that registrants have a basic understanding of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) and the indicators used to set the requirements for each nutrient.

For further information on the DRIs visit http://www.dieteticsatwork.com/coursedelivery/index.asp?lang=en
or access the complete DRI reports at
http://lab.nap.edu/nap-cgi/discover.cgi?term=Dietary+Reference+Intakes+Reports&restric=NAP

Course Content Summary

Lesson I

Vitamin/Mineral Supplements

Focuses on critical lifecycle physiology and habits which confer risk for vitamin/mineral deficiency; appropriate sources of literature to answer pertinent clinical questions; role of supplements in reducing chronic disease risk; use of critical appraisal skills to assess the scientific literature; potential nutrient/nutrient & nutrient/drug interactions; food sources; efficacy and effectiveness of natural vs synthetic vitamin/mineral supplements

Lesson II

- Herbal Preparations

Addresses the scientific evidence for effectiveness and potential risks associated with herbal products; how to critically appraise the role of herbal products as an adjunct to a healthy eating pattern; dosages & safety issues; media and marketing claims and how to evaluate

Lesson III

- Sports Supplements

The course reviews the ergonomics of sport and training, legal, ethical, safety aspects of sports supplements in general and then discusses the evidence on the effectiveness and features of fifteen of the most commonly used sports nutrition supplements.

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