The Health Benefits of Ginger
Suggested CDR Learning Codes: 2010, 2020, 3100, 5220
Suggested CDR Performance Indicators: 8.3.6, 10.4.2, 10.4.4
CPE Level 2
CDR Activity Type 740
This continuing education course reviews common and traditional uses of ginger, evaluates the current evidence for consuming ginger to treat or prevent various medical conditions, provides appropriate strategies for incorporating ginger into daily intake, and examines possible side effects and interactions with common medications.
Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education course, nutrition professionals should be better able to:
- Evaluate current research findings related to ginger and its effectiveness for preventing or treating numerous health conditions.
- Recommend appropriate beneficial strategies and methods for consuming ginger.
- Differentiate between traditional purported uses of ginger and substantiated practices.
- Weigh the benefits of utilizing ginger against the potential hazards or interactions of ginger for each individual client and situation.
Megan Ware, RDN, LD is an owner of a private practice and consulting company, Nutrition Awareness in Orlando, Florida, who has researched and written more than 50 articles on the health benefits of various foods.
The author has no relevant disclosures to report regarding this program. She has certified that no conflict of interest exists for this program. View our disclosure policy.
Available Credit
- 2.00 CDR