Continuing Education

• Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo
• ADA Center for Professional Development
• CDR-approved Continuing Professional Education (CPE) activities
   

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  Free on-demand Webinar - Lactose Intolerance
  On October 18th, the NDC Lactose Intolerance (LI) health professional (HP) program hosted a national HP webinar focused on LI in different ethnic minorities, highlighting African Americans and Hispanics, and the unintended health consequences of their dairy avoidance. The webinar, co-sponsored by Creighton University Continuing Medical Education, featured two members of NDC’s Speakers Bureau and experts on both minority health and lactose intolerance. Jeanette Newton-Keith, MD (a gastroenterologist) and Cecilia Pozo-Fileti, MS, RD, who presented research as well as practical tips for dairy consumption for those with LI.
  RD Link: http://www.nationaldairycouncil.org/EducationMaterials/HealthProfessionalsEducationKits/Pages/October%20Webinar.aspx
  MD Link: http://medschool.creighton.edu/index.php?id=6697
  In addition, the Lactose Intolerance Health Education Kit continues to be an excellent resource, and in the coming weeks, an updated health education piece - Lactose Intolerance Among Different Ethnic Groups – will be added.
  Check out www.drink-milk.com for this information and more!!!

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  PROGRAM: Health Literacy Training for Health Professionals
  DATE: February 2-3, 2012 (must attend both days to receive credit)
  LOCATION: Bridgeport Conference Center, Bridgeport, WV
  CREDIT: 14.25 (must attend both days to receive credit)
  CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION: Rose-Ann Prince: rose-ann.prince@camc.org or 304-388-9963
  

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  Diabetes Symposium Workshop website - http://dsw.ext.wvu.edu/

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  Kraft Foods is pleased to offer a free Continuing Professional Education (CPE) program for Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians. The program provides 1 CPE credit hour upon completion.
  Get started with the CPE program now
        Nutrition Interventions for the Prevention and Management of Diabetes
  
  In addition, we invite you to visit Good Eating, Good Living for simple and delicious food and lifestyle ideas that can enhance the educational support you offer patients with diabetes—just in time for the holidays.