Nutrition and Metabolic Health for Medical Professionals 1 Hour
About the course
Nutrition and Metabolic Health: Evidence-Based Strategies for Chronic Disease Prevention
Course Description
This one-hour continuing education activity equips healthcare professionals with evidence-based strategies to integrate nutrition into the prevention and management of chronic diseases. Drawing from current national guidelines—including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2020-2025) and AHA/ACC lifestyle management recommendations—participants will strengthen their ability to apply nutrition principles in patient care, improve metabolic outcomes, and support interprofessional collaboration.
This course meets the Louisiana SB 14 requirement for physicians and physician assistants to complete continuing education in nutrition and metabolic health and is anticipated to satisfy the upcoming Texas SB 25 nutrition CE requirement for nurses, physicians, physician assistants, and dietitians (effective for renewals on or after January 1, 2027).
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the role of nutrition and metabolic health in preventing and managing chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
2. Apply evidence-based nutrition strategies to clinical care plans that improve patient outcomes and support interdisciplinary collaboration.
3. Integrate nutrition-focused counseling and interventions into routine practice within their professional scope.
Intended Audience
This activity is designed for physicians, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, registered nurses, and registered dietitians seeking to expand their understanding of evidence-based nutrition in chronic disease management and fulfill state CE requirements.
Overview Statement
This activity provides healthcare professionals with practical, guideline-based strategies to incorporate nutrition and metabolic health principles into patient care to improve clinical outcomes and align with current and emerging state continuing education mandates.
Course Highlights
Nationally accredited and state-compliant CE course
Up-to-date, peer-reviewed by healthcare experts
Easy-to-use online platform
Accreditation and CE Credit Information
This course is accredited by multiple national organizations, ensuring that a variety of healthcare professionals can benefit from the continuing education credits provided.
Physicians
Earn up to 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Meets Louisiana SB 14 nutrition CE requirement.
Physician Assistants
Approved for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credit. Meets Louisiana SB 14 nutrition CE requirement.
Nurses
Renew Now CE is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), providing 1.0 contact hour. Anticipated to meet Texas SB 25 nutrition CE requirement (effective January 1, 2027).
Registered Dietitians
Earn 1.0 CPEU through CDR accreditation. Anticipated to meet Texas SB 25 nutrition CE requirement (effective January 1, 2027).
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