CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Self-Study Module for Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered

Welcome to the Healthy Living CPE Program Self Study Module. Here you will find accredited easy-to-print courses on important nutrition topics for nutrition professionals.

Nutrition Interventions for the Prevention and Management of Diabetes

and the Related Chronic Complications

September 2008

CPE Credit

One hour (1 CPE)

Learning Codes

5190 Diabetes mellitus
(disease/disorder)
5090 Adults
(client population)

Diabetes is a serious concern because of its significant effects on individuals and public health, as well as its increasing prevalence in the United States and around the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 180 million persons around the world have diabetes, and that double this number will have diabetes by 2030. Also worrying is that many people are unaware that they have or are at risk for this chronic disease. As members of the healthcare team, nutrition professionals have a key role in helping clients and patients develop healthful eating strategies that fit into an overall treatment plan that includes physical activity and, if appropriate, prescribed medications. To promote awareness and understanding of current nutrition-related recommendations for preventing and managing diabetes, Kraft Global Nutrition*, through its web-based Nutrition Update publication, has developed a Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)-approved continuing professional education (CPE) online program, Nutrition Interventions for the Prevention and Management of Diabetes and the Related Chronic Complications.

If you are a registered dietitian or a dietetic technician, registered, simply follow the instructions to earn one CPE credit hour following your successful completion of the CPE questions.

*For more information about Kraft Global Nutrition, click here.

Course Objectives

After completing this self-study CPE program, participants will be able to:

Describe diabetes prevalence trends, risk factors and associated health conditions.
Distinguish characteristics of people who are at risk for diabetes, those who have pre-diabetes, and those who have diabetes.
Describe strategies to delay or prevent onset of diabetes and its complications.
Describe specific nutrition and behavior modification goals used by health professionals for people with diabetes.
Describe behavior modification strategies for helping individuals with diabetes to meet nutrition goals.

Instructions

Read the Course Objectives for this CPE self study module, listed to the right. NOTE: Downloadable Files are in PDF format and require Adobe® Acrobat Reader®, click and download it free.
Download this CPE Article to get started with the course.
To ensure you have met the Course Objectives, download and complete the CPE Quiz for this course. When you are finished, download and view the CPE Answer Key.
Complete the CPE Online Evaluation Form for this course. At the end of the evaluation, you will be redirected to the Kraft Nutrition Update home page.
Return to this CPE page. Download the CPE Certificate of Completion for this course to keep in your files. This verifies succesful completion of this course and earns you 1 CPE credit hour.

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