Module 3 - Fats 9/8/23

September 8, 2023

In this lesson we look at the physiological effects of different types of dietary fats in the body and common dietary sources of these fats. In the kitchen we focus on the purpose of fats in coking, explore viable replacements and substitutions for culinary fats, and prepare meals utilizing fat replacers. We also cover nutrient and energy density, meal planning and healthy shopping habits, and how you can utilize this information to inspire positive change in your patients. 

Target Audience

  • Physician
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Nurse
  • Physician Assistant
  • Registered Dietitian
  • Master and Doctorate Level Nutritionist
  • Pharmacist
  • Certified Diabetic Educator
  • Optometrist

Learning Objectives

1.    Describe the structure and biochemistry of lipids. 2.    Summarize the biochemical pathways involved in the absorption, storage, and utilization of cholesterol. 3.    Describe the considerations involved in determining cooking applications for fats in terms of the type of fat, risk of oxidation, and smoke point. 4.    Identify the underlying principles of fat balance and how it applies to the Mediterranean Diet. 5.    Explain the sources of the four primary types of dietary fats and any sub-classifications. 6.    Explain the importance of the Omega 6: Omega 3 fatty acid ratio and how to improve it. 7.    Describe ketosis and the Ketogenic Diet. 8.    Describe the controversies that currently surround research pertaining to the health implications of dietary fat and cholesterol. 9.    Discuss how fats impact food preparation and influence eating experience. 10.    Demonstrate understanding of how to reduce, remove, or replace saturated and trans-fats in food preparation. 11.    Describe strategies to increase the fiber content and textural appeal of foods through the addition of grains, legumes, nuts, fruits and vegetables. 12.    Demonstrate how to build a nutritionally balanced lunch using a four-component sandwich as a template. 13.    Compare and contrast store-bought and fast food lunches to possible homemade versions with respect to cost, time, and nutritional value.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 ACPE Pharmacist
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 3.00 ACPE Pharmacy technician
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 3.00 Completion
Course opens: 
08/01/2023
Course expires: 
11/08/2024
Event starts: 
09/08/2023 - 4:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
09/08/2023 - 7:30pm EDT
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Planning Committee 

Timothy S. Harlan, MD (Activity Director)    
The George Washington University
 
Kerri Dotson, RD
The George Washington University
 

Identification, Mitigation, and Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

In accordance with The Standards for Integrity and Independence, GW requires all planners, faculty, and others in control of educational content to disclose the absence or existence of all financial relationships (of any dollar amount) with any ineligible companies within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are defined as those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

GW reviews all disclosure statements to determine which financial relationships are relevant to the educational content of the accredited CE Activity.  An individual is considered to have a relevant financial relationship if the educational content an individual can control is related to the business lines or products of the ineligible company.

No Relevant Financial Relationships

Upon review of all collected information about financial relationships with ineligible companies, GW has determined that the following planners, faculty, staff, and others in control of educational content have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Activity Director/Reviewer

  • Timothy S. Harlan, MD

Faculty/Planners

  • Kerri Dotson, RD

Staff

  • Leticia Hall
  • Naomi Loughlin
  • Sheena King

 

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

Physicians

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences will submit participant completion information to the ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. You can check the status of your submission via the “Reported Credits” tab in your learner profile.

 

ABIM MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION (MOC) 

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 3.5\00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.

 

American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) recognizes AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ earned as AOA Category 2 credit. 

It is the physician's responsibility to report CME credits earned directly to AOA.

Ways to report CME Credit: 

PHARMACISTS & Pharmacy Technicians

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

ACPE- Pharmacists#: 0536-0000-23-001-L99-P

ACPE – Pharmacy Technicians#: 0536-0000-23-001-L99-T

Release Date: April 15, 2023

Expiration Date: April 15, 2024

CE Credits: 3.00 (0.300 CEUs)

 

Other Healthcare Professionals

A certificate of participation will be provided to all other healthcare professionals.

Many credentialing bodies such as the ANCC, AANP, and AAPA) accept certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. If you have doubts whether an activity will qualify for CE, please contact your certifying organization for clarification on credit eligibility.

Available Credit

  • 3.00 ACPE Pharmacist
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 3.00 ACPE Pharmacy technician
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 3.00 Completion
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