Nutrition and Fitness Continuing Education Courses

Lactose Intolerance: Basics & Beyond Alexia Lewis, MS, RD, LD/N Course Abstract This course explains the basics of lactose intolerance from the prevalence and pathophysiology to the management of lactose intolerance. It also goes beyond the basics by including the dietary treatment of lactose intolerance from a registered dietitian's perspective by outlining the steps of the nutrition care process and providing strategies for nutrition counseling.

Therapeutic Aspects of Running Dana Denissel, MOT Course Abstract Physical inactivity is among the most critical public health concerns in America today. For healthcare professionals, the creation and implementation of sustainable fitness solutions is a relevant cause.

Beyond Calories & Exercise: Eliminating Self-Defeating Behaviors Robert E. Hardy, EdD Course Abstract This course is a self-instructional module that "walks" readers through the process of replacing their self-defeating weight issues with healthy, positive, and productive life-style behaviors. It moves beyond the "burn more calories than you consume" concept to encompass the emotional aspects of eating and of gaining and losing weight.

Autism: The New Spectrum of Diagnostics, Treatment and Nutrition - Leo Christie, PhD, LMFT, is a Florida-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Florida State University. Past President of the Florida Council on Family Relations, Dr. Christie is currently CEO of Professional Development Resources, a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to deliver continuing education credit courses to healthcare professionals throughout the United States.

The Spectrum: A Scientifically Proven Program to Feel Better Dean Ornish, MD Course Abstract This is a test only course (book not included). The book (or e-book) can be purchased from . This CE test is based on the book "The Spectrum: A Scientifically Proven Program to Feel Better, Live Longer, Lose Weight, and Gain Health" (2007, 387 pages).

Celiac Disease: Basics and Beyond - Alexia Lewis, MS, RD, LD/N, is a registered dietitian licensed in the state of Florida. She is the wellness dietitian for the University of North Florida where she does one-on-one nutrition counseling, facilitates healthy eating groups, presents nutrition workshops and cooking demonstrations, and promotes healthy lifestyle habits through food and nutrition.

Emotional Overeating: Practical Management Techniques Lisa M. Schab, MSW, LCSW Course Abstract Statistics report that Americans are an increasingly overweight population. Among the factors contributing to our struggle to stop tipping the scales is the component of "emotional eating" - or the use of food to attempt to fill emotional needs.

Clinician's Guide to Understanding, Evaluating & Treating Obesity Ellen Lavin, PhD Course Abstract This course is designed to help clinicians enhance their working knowledge of the etiology and treatment of obesity, including assessment skills, diagnostic issues, treatment planning, and current developments in pharmacological and surgical treatments. Case studies will elucidate different aspects of treatment.

Nutrition in Mental Health & Substance Abuse Joyce Donahue, MA, RD, LD/N Course Abstract This course discusses how good nutrition impacts a person's mental health and well being. It provides the latest information on hypothyroidism, neurotransmitters, amino acids, the GI index, vitamins and herbs. Case studies are provided.

Metallic Environmental Contaminants: Behavior & Nutrition Judy Perkin, DrPH Course Abstract Substances in the environment are related to human health, nutrition, behavior, and cognition. A large body of scientific literature and governmental agencies acknowledge that exposure to environmental contaminants through food and water (dietary intake) or by other means may pose significant human health risks.

Adult Obesity: Prevention & Treatment Susan Moyers, PhD, MPH, LD/N Course Abstract Overweight and obesity constitute one of the nation's ten leading health indicators with nearly two-thirds of adults in the United States now classified as either overweight or obese.

Continuing Education Courses for Dietitians and Nutritionists - Online continuing education (CE/CEU) courses for registered dietitians (RDs) and nutritionists

Online continuing education (CE/CEU) courses for registered dietitians (RDs) and nutritionists

Nutrition for Eating Disorders - Karin Kratina, PhD, RD, LD/N, is a nutrition therapist, speaker and writer who has specialized in helping those with eating problems since 1983. She has written numerous professional books, book chapters and articles. In fact, she has been invited to present at all the major eating disorder conferences numerous times.

Nutrition Education for Diabetes Mellitus Barbara Sperrazza, MS, RD, LD/N, CDE; Lindsay Raub, MS, RD, LD/N Course Abstract Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is vital to health because it's an important source of energy for the cells that make up the muscles and tissues.

Nutrition in Mental Health Joyce Donahue, MA, RD, LD/N Course Abstract So often, we think of nutrition and its relationship to our bodies from the neck down. How it affects our heart, how it affects our colon, for example. Why do we not acknowledge its impact on our brain health as well?