Symposium Session: More Than One Path to a Lower Risk of Heart Disease and Cancer: An Up-Close Look at Mediterranean, DASH, Nordic & Other Eating Patterns

Suggested CDR Learning Codes: 4000, 4040, 5150, 5160, 9020; Level 2 

A predominantly plant-based diet is a key element in recommendations to reduce risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Multiple options for creating such a diet have been identified.  In this presentation, we will explore several different dietary patterns, the research behind them and ways that they can be used or adapted to create eating habits that lower risk of chronic disease as part of a long-term healthy lifestyle.

Learning Objectives

After attending this session, nutrition professionals should be able to:

  1. Identify, compare and contrast several different eating patterns that may help promote health.
  2. Explain current research findings regarding each of these patterns and the potential to reduce risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
  3. Describe realistic, practical steps for making a variety of eating patterns healthful and enjoyable.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 CDR
Course opens: 
05/18/2015
Course expires: 
09/01/2016
Cost:
$0.00

Available Credit

  • 1.50 CDR

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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