Course Code: REL-ACU-0-DTINUT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Prioritize the components of medical nutrition therapy for the treatment of diabetes.
Choose counseling techniques and interventions for patients with diabetes.
Indicate common barriers to glycemic control.
Outline:
Section 1: Nutrition and Diabetes
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
What Is MNT?
The Plate Method
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate Counting
Protein and Fat
Protein
Fat
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Patient Empowerment
Empowering Your Patients
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Bobby
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Understanding and Overcoming Barriers
Barriers to Glycemic Control
Food Access and Food Insecurity
Comorbidities and Medications
Access to Information and Resources
Offering Brief Interventions
Encouraging Consistent Eating Patterns
Supporting Weight Loss Efforts
Discouraging Distracted Eating
Encouraging Them to Try New Foods
Giving Permission to Enjoy Favorite Foods in Moderation
Helping Patients Avoid Catastrophizing
Teaching and Reinforcing Mindful Eating Practices
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Information
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Meredith Moyers MS, RD, LDN
Meredith earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from The University of Akron and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Eastern Michigan University. After completing her internship with The Detroit Medical Center, she began working in various academic medical centers in Ohio and North Carolina. She completed a Certificate of Training in Weight Management and Advanced Training in Metabolic Adaptations. She also holds the Google Project Management Professional Certification. During her tenure working in direct patient care, she was a certified specialist in oncology nutrition and founded an oncology teaching garden at the SECU Family House for patients and their families undergoing cancer treatment. Meredith has experience in providing nutrition therapy in both acute and ambulatory settings in areas of oncology, cardio-thoracic transplant, renal, and general medicine.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Educators; Nursing Personnel; Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.