Understanding Food Choices and Chronic or Complex Illness
Overview
Food choices have a significant impact on health and well being at every stage of life. For people with chronic or serious illness, good nutrition is an essential part of holistic palliative care. In this course, you’ll explore the role of nutrition in palliative care, the importance of food quality, how social determinants of health affect accessibility to healthy food options, and strategies for using healthy food choices to connect families to their culture and identity.
What You'll Learn
- Define a palliative care approach to supportive nutrition
- Understand the link between nutrition and mental health
- Use the Food Story tool to get a holistic understanding of nourishment
- Recognize the role of cultural and spiritual traditions in nutrition
- Describe the impact of food quality and the key principles of a healthy diet
- Identify common nutritional myths
- Use evidence-based principles to promote optimal nutrition
What You'll Earn
2 continuing education (CE) credits provided through California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Extended Learning, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) The Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists℠, the certifying board of the American Nutrition Association (ANA), designates this activity for a maximum of 2 continuing education credits for the Certified Nutrition Specialist®
Who Should Enroll
Nutritionists, dieticians, nurses, social workers, and other health professionals interested in nutrition and integrative approaches in palliative care
Completion and Refunds
To complete this course and obtain a certificate, you must view the course in its entirety, correctly answer all case studies and quiz/test questions (as appropriate) and complete the evaluation. No refunds are given for self-paced courses. You will have 90 days to access this course from the date of purchase.
