9 Continuing Education Credits

A comprehensive course presenting the latest research on five areas of interest to Clinical Dietitians

1. Nutritional Anemias- Case study analysis and treatment: Iron, Folate, Vitamin B12 , Pyridoxine

• Covers absorption, transport, utilization, storage of each nutrient
• Stages of deficiency - lab values, clinical findings
• Nutritional therapy, drug treatment
• Case study analysis on each type of anemia

2. The Pathophysiology of Wound Healing- Does nutrition matter?

• Prevention and management of pressure sores
• Phases of healing; role of nutrition
• The role of zinc and vitamin C
• Arginine and glutamine supplementation; growth hormone therapy

3. Update on Visceral Protein Analysis

• Fibronectin
• Somatomedin-C
• Transthyretin (pre-albumin)
• C- reactive protein
• Serum albumin
• Serum transferrin

4. Iron Overload: Mechanisms and effects

5. Can Hypertension Be Prevented?

• Primary prevention: trials and recommendations
• Efficacy of interventions: calcium, magnesium, potassium, fiber, fish oil supplements
• Salt sensitivity

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Presented by:
Jean Inman, MBA, RD, LD
The New England Center
for Nutrition Education
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FAX 508-583-8524
Email:jinman@inmanassoc.com or
jeaninman@comcast.net