Module 1 - Introduction to Culinary Medicine 11/5/24
November 5, 2024
We present an outline of both the Mediterranean and DASH diets and examine recent sources and studies examining the effectiveness of both in terms of treating diet-related illnesses. We also review methods of communicating these principles to patients along with an introduction to basic kitchen safety and knife handling skills.
Target Audience
This activity is intended to meet the educational needs of the healthcare team including but not limited to:
- Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Nurses
- Physician Assistants
- Registered Dietitians
- Master and Doctorate Level Nutritionists
- Pharmacists
- Certified Diabetic Educators
- Optometrists
Learning Objectives
After participating in this activity, learners will be able to:
- Discuss the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
- List the 9 dietary components of the Mediterranean diet.
- Describe the health benefits of each fundamental Mediterranean diet component.
- Quote research based outcomes used to demonstrate effective diet/health connections.
- Explain the basics of mindfulness and its potential effect on weight management, disease prevention/treatment and mood (quality of life).
- Provide examples that relate the impact of diet and exercise to positive or negative health outcomes.
- Defend the importance of a physician’s role in order to nurture healthy lifestyles and alleviate diet-related illness.
- Summarize the positive physician impact points on patient lifestyle.
- Translate evidence-based facts on diet and nutrition to patient-level information.
- Have dialogue with patients about quick, easy, healthy menu planning and food preparation.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of calorie density vs. nutrient density.
Faculty & Disclosure
Planning Committee
Timothy S. Harlan, MD (Activity Director)
The George Washington University
Kerri Dotson, RD
The George Washington University
Faculty
Timothy S. Harlan, MD (Activity Director)
The George Washington University
Kerri Dotson, RD
The George Washington University
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Disclosure Statement(s)
Absence of Relevant Financial Relationships
None of the planners, faculty, or others in a position to control content for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
Disclaimer
The information in this educational activity is provided for general medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The viewpoints expressed in this CME activity are those of the authors/faculty. They do not represent an endorsement by The George Washington University.
Accreditation Statements
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.
Credit Designation Statement(s)
Physicians (CME)
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.
ABIM Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 3.00 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for 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.
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:
- Email: Your CME Certificate to Physician Education & CME at cme@osteopathic.org.
- Online: Via the CME Self-Reporting Tool (login required).
Pharmacists (CPE)
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#: 0536-0000-24-027-L01-P
Release Date: 11/5/2024
Expiration Date: 11/5/2027
CE Credits: 3.00
Other Healthcare Professionals (Attendance)
All other healthcare professionals who successfully complete the activity will receive a Certificate of Attendance. Many credentialing bodies such as the ANCC, AANP, and AAPA accept certificates of attendance for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. If you have doubts about whether an activity will qualify for CE, please contact your certifying organization for clarification on credit eligibility.
Available Credit
- 3.00 ABIM MOC 2
- 3.00 ACPE PharmacistThe 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
- 3.00 CDRThe George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 3.00 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activity/material.
- 3.00 Nursing CEU
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