Introduction To Food & Health from edX

Overview

Internet Enduring Material Sponsored by the Stanford University School of Medicine.

We find ourselves facing global epidemics of obesity and diabetes. To address these public health crises, we urgently need to explore innovative educational strategies for physicians and the general public. Physicians who eat a healthy, balanced diet and who understand what that entails, are more effective at counseling their patients to improve their health behaviors. This CME activity provides a practical approach to supporting healthy eating for a variety of medical needs. Through the use of didactic videos, animated cases, and interactive activities course participants will gain proficiency in recommending well-established nutritional practices and assessing barriers to healthy eating for patients and physicians alike. By evaluating personal eating behaviors and barriers to healthy eating, physicians will emerge from the course better equipped to support sustainable positive change in their patients’ food choices while simultaneously having an opportunity to embark on optimizing their own nutritional health.

Intended Audience

This course is designed to meet the educational needs of physicians in primary care, family practice, and internal medicine as well as nurse practitioners, physician assistants and allied health professionals involved in nutritional assessment and education of patients.

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)

The Stanford University School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ****

If you would like to earn CME credit from Stanford University School of Medicine for participating in this course, please review the information here prior to beginning the activity.

Additional Instructors

Tandy Aye, MDAlice Lyman Miller, PhDBen Barres, MD, PhD

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Learning objectives

Describe the fundamental principles of nutrition.
Conduct a motivational interview and nutritional assessment in a primary care setting using evidence-based techniques and tools.
Formulate a strategy based on a nutritional assessment to improve their health and their patients’ health.

Guide patients and themselves through iterative, targeted goals to improve nutrition and health outcomes.
Provide patients with skills-based learning resources to support their achievement of targeted nutrition goals.

Describe the fundamental principles of nutrition.
Conduct a motivational interview and nutritional assessment in a primary care setting using evidence-based techniques and tools.
Formulate a strategy based on a nutritional assessment to improve their health and their patients’ health.
Guide patients and themselves through iterative, targeted goals to improve nutrition and health outcomes.
Provide patients with skills-based learning resources to support their achievement of targeted nutrition goals.

Good to know

Know what's good

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Explores health issues that impact billions, which may be appealing to those with a humanitarian bent

Offers a multi-modal format with a variety of activities and learning options

Teaches skills and knowledge that may improve learners' health personally and professionally

Examines nutritional habits and barriers with tools and strategies that may improve outcomes

Taught by instructors who appear to be highly experienced in nutritional science

Requires learners to have existing experience in nutrition

Reviews summary

Intro to food and health

Learners say that this course is easy to get through, even for non-health professionals. Students largely agree that the explanations are clear and that they learned a lot about healthy eating, nutrients, and food consumption.

Course is accessible to non-health professionals.

"Although the course is suppoused to be for health professionals, it's pretty easy to get through as a non-health professional."

Concepts are explained in a clear manner.

"Everything is explained clearly."

Learners gained a lot of knowledge.

"I learned quite a lot about healthy eating, nutrients and food cunsumption."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Introduction To Food & Health with these activities:

Nutrition Calculation Practice

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Sharpen your skills in performing nutrition calculations to ensure accurate assessments.

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Review the formulas for calculating energy needs, macronutrient requirements, and other nutrition parameters.
Solve practice problems to apply these formulas to patient cases.
Check your answers against provided solutions or online resources.

Intuitive Eating

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Gain insights into the principles of intuitive eating to enhance your understanding of healthy eating habits.

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Read the book and take notes on the key concepts.
Reflect on your own eating behaviors and identify areas for improvement.

Nutrition Conference

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Attend a nutrition conference to connect with experts and stay updated on the latest research and advancements in the field.

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Research and identify relevant nutrition conferences.
Register for the conference and plan your attendance.
Attend keynote speeches and presentations by leading researchers and practitioners.
Network with other attendees and exchange ideas.

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Nutrition Counseling Role Play

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Practice conducting nutritional assessments and providing nutrition counseling in a simulated patient interaction.

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Review the patient's medical history and diet diary.
Conduct a motivational interview to assess the patient's readiness to change.
Develop a nutrition plan tailored to the patient's individual needs and goals.
Provide the patient with resources and support to facilitate behavior change.

Case Study Discussion Group

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Engage with peers to discuss challenging patient cases and share best practices for nutrition management.

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Identify a complex nutrition case from your practice.
Prepare a presentation summarizing the case and your approach.
Attend the discussion group and share your findings with peers.
Listen to and learn from others' perspectives on the case.

Nutrition Outreach Program

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Volunteer at a local organization to provide nutrition education and support to underserved populations.

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Identify a nutrition outreach program in your community.
Contact the organization and inquire about volunteer opportunities.
Participate in nutrition education classes, food distributions, or other program activities.
Share your knowledge and skills to empower individuals and families.

Nutrition Education Video

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Create a video to explain a specific nutrition topic and share it with patients or colleagues.

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Choose a nutrition topic that is relevant to your practice.
Develop a script and storyboard for the video.
Record and edit the video.

Nutrition Policy Proposal

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Develop a comprehensive nutrition policy proposal to address a specific nutrition issue within your community or organization.

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Identify a nutrition issue that requires policy intervention.
Research and gather evidence to support your proposed policy.
Develop a detailed policy proposal outlining the goals, objectives, and implementation plan.
Present your proposal to relevant stakeholders and decision-makers.

Career center

Learners who complete Introduction To Food & Health will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Registered Dietitian

A Registered Dietitian is the perfect job for someone who has taken the Introduction to Food and Health course at Stanford University. Registered Dietitians use the fundamental principles of nutrition to improve their patients' lives. This course helps dietitians understand the nutritional needs of each patient through motivational interviewing and nutritional assessment techniques. Furthermore, this course helps dietitians guide their patients to better health outcomes through skills-based learning resources.

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Nutritionist

Similar to Registered Dietitians, Nutritionists are responsible for helping patients improve their health through informed nutritional choices. This course prepares learners to succeed in this role by covering topics such as the fundamental principles of nutrition, nutritional assessment, and targeted goal formulation to improve health outcomes.

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Health Educator

Health Educators create educational materials and lead programs to improve the health of communities. This course would be highly beneficial to someone pursuing this career because it covers topics such as conducting motivational interviews, assessing nutritional needs, and developing targeted goals to improve health outcomes.

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Wellness Coach

Wellness Coaches help individuals and groups improve their overall well-being, often through nutrition and lifestyle changes. This course provides a solid foundation for aspiring Wellness Coaches by covering topics such as nutrition, motivational interviewing, and goal setting for improved health outcomes.

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Physician Assistant

Physician Assistants work under the supervision of physicians to provide medical care to patients. This course is an excellent preparatory tool for Physician Assistants because it covers topics such as conducting nutritional assessments, formulating strategies to improve health, and providing patients with resources to support their health goals.

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Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioners are registered nurses who have obtained advanced education to provide a wider range of health care services, including nutritional counseling. This course provides Nurse Practitioners with the knowledge and skills they need to conduct nutritional assessments, develop tailored nutrition plans, and educate patients on healthy eating habits.

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Physical Therapist

Physical Therapists work with patients to improve their movement and physical function. This course may be useful for Physical Therapists who want to incorporate nutritional counseling into their practice.

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Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapists help people with disabilities or injuries to improve their daily living skills. This course may be useful for Occupational Therapists who work with patients who have difficulty eating or maintaining a healthy diet.

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Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologists help people with communication and swallowing disorders. This course may be useful for Speech-Language Pathologists who work with patients who have difficulty eating or maintaining a healthy diet.

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Social Worker

Social Workers help people overcome social and emotional challenges. This course may be useful for Social Workers who work with clients who have difficulty eating or maintaining a healthy diet.

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Health Policy Analyst

Health Policy Analysts research and analyze health care policies to improve the health of populations. This course may be useful for Health Policy Analysts who want to develop policies related to nutrition and healthy eating.

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Food Scientist

Food Scientists develop new food products and improve the quality of existing ones. This course may be useful for Food Scientists who want to develop healthier food products or who want to work with food manufacturers to improve the nutritional content of their products.

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Food Inspector

Food Inspectors ensure that food is safe and sanitary. This course may be useful for Food Inspectors who want to learn more about nutrition and healthy eating.

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Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Managers ensure that products and services meet quality standards. This course may be useful for Quality Assurance Managers who work in the food industry.

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Food Writer

Food Writers write about food and nutrition for a variety of audiences. This course may be useful for Food Writers who want to learn more about nutrition and healthy eating.

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