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In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC 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.
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is accredited to offer dietetic continuing education by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The CDR is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290) Nurses will receive 1.0000 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Dietitians (CEBroker Provider 50-290)
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Course Code: REL-PAC-0-NUTHH
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:Identify at least three ways that food-related lifestyle changes can improve cardiovascular health.Describe two ways to improve cardiovascular health through nutritional therapy.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Conditions That Increase the Risk of Heart Disease
Cardiovascular Disease
Diabetes Leads to Heart Disease
Linking Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes
Blood Pressure
Overnutrition
A Sedentary Lifestyle
Review
Summary
Section 3: Cholesterol, Lipoproteins, and Triglycerides
Cholesterol
Lipoproteins
Triglycerides
Dyslipidemia
Dyslipidemia in Diabetes
Section 4: Preventing Heart Disease Through Nutrition
Treatment Goals
How Lifestyle Changes Can Help
Formal Recommendations
Mineral Intake
Carbohydrates
Protein
Specific Diets
Fiber
Plant Stanols and Sterols
Micronutrient Supplements
Herbal Supplements
Alcohol
Healthier Choices for Dining Out
Older Adults
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Relias strives to measurably improve the lives of the most vulnerable members of society and those who care for them by providing online analytics, assessments and learning across healthcare. The product of a merger between Silverchair Learning, Essential Learning, and Care2Learn, Relias delivers a breadth and depth of content unrivaled by its competitors. We provide flexible e-Learning solutions to meet your needs: Relias Academy for individuals, Relias Learning Management System for organizations, Enterprise solutions for large organizations and partnerships. Relias Learning is based in Cary, North Carolina. For more information, visit www.reliaslearning.com.