Cardiovascular Nutrition & Fitness
Hours: 5.00
The last few years, new guidelines have emerged regarding cholesterol, saturated fats and sugar, resulting in confusion of both consumers and health professionals. Identifying who is at risk for CVD is changing as we have a greater understanding of apolipoproteins and subfractions of low-density lipoprotein and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Treatment recommendations changed in 2013, regarding measures of lipoprotein when taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, but other guidelines still use them. This course will update your knowledge and skills about the relationship of diet and exercise to the prevention and treatment of CVD so that you can improve the outcomes of your clients and patients.
The last few years, new guidelines have emerged regarding cholesterol, saturated fats and sugar, resulting in confusion of both consumers and health professionals. Identifying who is at risk for CVD is changing as we have a greater understanding of apolipoproteins and subfractions of low-density lipoprotein and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Treatment recommendations changed in 2013, regarding measures of lipoprotein when taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, but other guidelines still use them. This course will update your knowledge and skills about the relationship of diet and exercise to the prevention and treatment of CVD so that you can improve the outcomes of your clients and patients.
Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (Dietary)
Approved for 5.00 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed dietitians by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-D1058. This activity is approved for 5.00 contact hours.
Certified Health Education Specialist
Sponsored by Relias LLC, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 5.00 total Category I continuing education contact hours.
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Relias LLC company is recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certification Committee as an approved provider of continuing education (provider #A1074). The National Strength and Conditioning Association approved 0.40 CEU(s) in category C for certified individuals who successfully complete this course.
Commission on Dietetic Registration
As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is accredited to offer dietetic continuing education by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The CDR is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.
American College of Sports Medicine
The American College of Sports Medicine’s Professional Education Committee certifies that Relias LLC meets the criteria for official ACSM Approved Provider status from 2013 to December 2022 (provider #730441). This course is approved for 5.00 ACSM CEC. ACSM approved providership of these programs does not imply endorsement of the sponsoring organization’s products/services.
Explain the initiation, progression and consequences of atherosclerosis.
Identify and define the different types of cholesterol, and explain the role of low-density lipoprotein in CVD
Define exogenous, endogenous and reverse cholesterol transport.
Define familial hypercholesterolemia, and discuss the relative importance of high serum cholesterol, heredity, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, sex, age, physical inactivity, and cigarette smoking as risk factors for atherosclerosis.
Define saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, and trans fatty acids, and explain their significance to the development of atherosclerosis.
Explain the difference between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and discuss their effect on atherosclerosis.
Discuss the relationship between intake of calories, sugar, and fat in the American diet.
Identify the various kinds of dietary fiber, explain the effects of them on serum cholesterol, and cite food sources for each.
Explain how insulin resistance affects CVD risk.
Explain the effects of dietary protein, alcohol, and coffee on serum cholesterol and CVD risk..
Discuss dietary aspects of hypertension and its significance for CVD risk
Discuss the major studies of diet and CVD risk, and explain the consensus recommendations for dietary change.
Compare and contrast the dietary recommendations from the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association, the National Lipid Association, and the Eighth Joint National Committee.
Name the major cholesterol-lowering drugs, and list criteria for drug therapy.
Examine the role of exercise in promoting health, fitness, and weight loss.
Design exercise programs for apparently healthy people
Explain the significance of high serum cholesterol in children, and explain how risk assessment, screening, and counseling can be integrated into a treatment and prevention plan.
Design a diet that meets the guidelines of the AHA for CVD prevention
Ms. Coleman is an exercise physiologist and registered dietitian in private practice. She has a BS in Home Economics from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, a MPH in Nutrition from Loma Linda University, and a MA in Physical Education from the University of California at Davis. She has taught sports nutrition classes, published articles in professional journals and consulted with several professional sports teams. She has been a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics since 2006 and received a 2011 Medallion Award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Disclosure: Ellen Coleman, MA, MPH, RD, CSSD has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.Instructor: Justin Robinson, MA, RD, CSSD, FAFS, CSCS
Justin Robinson, MA, RD, CSSD, FAFS, CSCS, is a registered sports dietitian and strength and conditioning coach who specializes in practical sports nutrition recommendations and functional conditioning techniques. Disclosure: Justin Robinson, MA, RD, CSSD, FAFS, CSCS has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Athletic Trainers; Fitness Professionals; Health Educators; Level II level Dietitians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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