Nutrition and Metabolic Health for Medical Professionals 1 Hour
About the course
Nutrition and Metabolic Health: Evidence-Based Strategies for Chronic Disease Prevention
1 Contact Hour • Louisiana SB 14 Compliant • Texas SB 25 Compliant
ACCME • ANCC • AAPA • AANP • CDR AccreditedNutrition CE Requirements at a Glance
| Contact Hours: | 1 hour (AMA PRA Category 1, ANCC, AANP, AAPA, CDR) |
| Louisiana SB 14: | Satisfies requirement for physicians, physician assistants, and APRNs (1 hour every 4 years) |
| Texas SB 25: | Satisfies requirement for physicians, physician assistants, nurses (RN/LVN/APRN), and dietitians (effective January 1, 2027) |
| Who Must Complete: | Physicians (MD/DO), Physician Assistants (PA/PA-C), APRNs, RNs, LVNs, Registered Dietitians (RD/RDN) |
📋 State Mandate Compliance
Louisiana SB 14 (Act 463, effective 2025): This course satisfies the Louisiana requirement for physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) practicing in designated specialties to complete 1 hour of continuing education in nutrition and metabolic health every 4 years.
Texas SB 25 (signed into law June 22, 2025): This course satisfies the Texas nutrition CE requirement for physicians, physician assistants, nurses (RN, LVN, APRN), and registered dietitians. Effective for license renewals on or after January 1, 2027.
Who Must Complete Nutrition CE?
| Profession | Louisiana SB 14 | Texas SB 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians (MD/DO) | ✅ 17+ specialties | ✅ |
| Physician Assistants (PA/PA-C) | ✅ 17+ specialties | ✅ |
| APRNs / Nurse Practitioners | ✅ FM, IM, Peds, OB/GYN | ✅ |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | — | ✅ |
| Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) | — | ✅ |
| Registered Dietitians (RD/RDN) | — | ✅ |
⚕️ Louisiana SB 14: Covered Specialties
Louisiana SB 14 requires physicians, physician assistants, and APRNs in the following practice areas to complete nutrition CE every 4 years:
Family Medicine • Internal Medicine • Pediatrics • Psychiatry • Endocrinology • Gastroenterology • Cardiology • Oncology • Rheumatology • Neurology • Nephrology • Dermatology • Pulmonology • Surgery • Immunology • Hematology • Obstetrics & Gynecology
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 fulfills the nutrition and metabolic health CE mandates established by Louisiana SB 14 (Act 463, 2025) and Texas SB 25 (2025), covering professionals across multiple disciplines and licensure types.
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 (MD/DO), physician assistants (PA/PA-C), advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), registered nurses (RNs), licensed vocational nurses (LVNs), and registered dietitians (RD/RDN) seeking to expand their understanding of evidence-based nutrition in chronic disease management and fulfill state CE requirements in Louisiana and Texas.
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 state continuing education mandates in Louisiana (SB 14) and Texas (SB 25).
Course Highlights
Nationally accredited and state-compliant CE course
Up-to-date, peer-reviewed by healthcare experts
Easy-to-use online platform
Complete once, stay Louisiana-compliant for 4 years
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.
Important: This course is jointly provided with AKH CME. After completing the course and receiving your Renew Now CE certificate, you'll need to complete a brief evaluation on AKH's website to receive your joint provider certificate. This requires creating a free AKH account (one-time setup, takes about 2 minutes).
Physicians
Earn up to 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Meets Louisiana SB 14 and Texas SB 25 nutrition CE requirements.
Physician Assistants
Approved for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credit. Meets Louisiana SB 14 and Texas SB 25 nutrition CE requirements.
Nurses (RN, LVN, APRN)
Renew Now CE is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), providing 1.0 contact hour. Meets Louisiana SB 14 nutrition CE requirement for APRNs in covered specialties and Texas SB 25 nutrition CE requirement for all nurses (effective January 1, 2027).
Registered Dietitians
Earn 1.0 CPEU through CDR accreditation. Meets Texas SB 25 nutrition CE requirement (effective January 1, 2027).
Physicians AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this enduring material a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Renew Now CE. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician Associate AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 10/31/2026. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Accreditation Standards of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) through the joint providership of AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Renew Now CE. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 030803. This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hour(s) (which includes 0.0 hour(s) of pharmacology).
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