An Ounce of Prevention: Evidence-Based Review of Diet & Exercise

Overview

This session, An Ounce of Prevention: Evidence-Based Review of Diet & Exercise, will explore the critical role of lifestyle interventions in the prevention and management of chronic diseases commonly encountered in primary care. Participants will review current evidence-based guidelines for diet and physical activity, including practical recommendations for implementation. The presentation will highlight, via case-based examples, how to integrate preventative approaches into routine visits to improve patient outcomes and overall population health.

The session "An Ounce of Prevention: Evidence-Based Review of Diet & Exercise" (1.00 hour) is designed to satisfy state licensure requirements on Nutrition and Metabolic Health (MD/PA/NP) in Louisiana

Learning Objectives

• Review the current evidence based recommendations for diet and exercise in the prevention and management of chronic disease including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity
• Examine the impact of food processing on chronic disease states such as cardiovascular disease
• Apply practical strategies, tools and resources to successfully integrate preventative lifestyle interventions into clinical practice