Mushrooms: A Nutritional Powerhouse

This continuing education course reviews the nutrient density of edible fungi and the impact mushrooms have on environmental sustainability. Different varietals are compared and contrasted and their effect on health outcomes such as weight management is discussed.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education course, nutrition professionals should be able to: 

  1. Assess the impact of mushroom consumption on sustainability.
  2. List five nutrients found in mushrooms.
  3. Analyze nutrient data when cooking with ground mushrooms.
  4. State the relationship between mushrooms and FODMAPs.
  5. Discuss nutrient retention in cooked vs raw mushrooms.

Additional Information

Suggested CDR Learning Codes: 
2020, 2090, 4040, 8060
Suggested CDR Performance Indicators: 
8.1.3, 8.3.6, 8.4.3, 13.2.7
CDR Activity Type: 
740
CPE Level: 
2
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 CDR
Course opens: 
06/19/2019
Course expires: 
06/18/2022
CE Club cost:
$12.00
CE Club cost:
$0.00
Cost:
$24.00
Rating: 
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Alexandria Hardy, RDN, LDN, is a corporate wellness consultant and freelance food and nutrition writer based in Pennsylvania.

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

Price

CE Club cost:
$12.00
CE Club cost:
$0.00
Cost:
$24.00
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