Dietitian Course: The Benefits of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet in Preventing Chronic Disease

THE BENEFITS OF AN ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIET IN PREVENTING CHRONIC DISEASE

This presentation will explore how inflammation develops in our bodies. We will delve into the causative factors as well as how to ameliorate them. Finally, we will explore how to decrease inflammation and how to translate this into practice.

Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:

Describe how inflammation causes disease.

Identify foods most highly correlated with increases in levels of inflammation.

Describe ways to decrease inflammation and prevent chronic disease.

Demonstrate ways in which to counsel patients and clients to incorporate a diet to improve their level of inflammation and prevent chronic disease.

Live Event Date: Feb 01, 2022

Expiration Date: May 31, 2024

Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 8.3.1, 8.4.5

Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals

Number of Credits: 1.0

Level(s): 1, 2

Total Cost: $18 ($18.00 per credit)

About the Presenter: Theresa DeLorenzo, DCN, RD

Dr. DeLorenzo has been a Registered Dietitian (RD) since 2001. She received her Bachelor in Science in Food Science and Dietetics from the University of Rhode Island and her Master of Science and Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She has worked in a variety of settings including in the clinical setting in the neonatal intensive care unit, the outpatient pediatric setting, and academia including her current position as Program Director at Logan University as Director of Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance and the Master of Science in Applied Nutrition and Dietetics. Dr. DeLorenzo serves as the Dietitian for the USA Para-Olympic Powerlifting team.

In addition to dietetics, Dr. DeLorenzo is a 200 hour trained yoga teacher and is currently obtaining her certification in yoga therapy with an emphasis on improving body image. She teaches online yin yoga and power yoga and provides yoga therapy for clients with anxiety, body dysmorphia and pain. As owner and founder of Nutrition for Optimal Performance, Dr. DeLorenzo works with athletes to help them to make sure they are eating the correct proportion of macro and micro- nutrients to perform their best. She also helps athletes come up with a race day nutrition and hydration plan to feel and race as good as possible.

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