Dietitian Course: Key Nutrients for Plant-based Diets: Optimal Health for Vegetarians and Vegans

KEY NUTRIENTS FOR PLANT-BASED DIETS: OPTIMAL HEALTH FOR VEGETARIANS AND VEGANS

This webinar explores key nutrients and dietary considerations to optimize the health of your vegan and vegetarian clients. It examines nutrients of concerns with different versions of a plant-based diet, how to test for deficiencies and evaluate lab results, as well as how to guide your clients on food vs supplement sources and the strategy behind both options. This dynamic presentation offers 'must-have' information for any client on a plant-based diet.

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

Define which plant-based diets are at the greatest risk for deficiency.

Name 5 nutrients of potential concern in a plant-based diet.

List 3 supplement considerations specific to the needs of plant-based clients.

List 3 blood labs that plant-based clients may need to assess their nutrient status.

Live Event Date: Dec 06, 2022

Expiration Date: May 31, 2024

Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 8.1.1, 8.1.3, 8.1.4, 8.3.1

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: Ginger Hultin, MS, RDN, CSO

Ginger Hultin MS, RDN, CSO, is a nationally recognized media Registered Dietitian. A nutrition and health writer, she owns concierge nutrition practice, Champagne Nutrition® LLC and is based in Seattle, WA. She specializes in vegetarian and plant-based diets, integrative/holistic nutrition, oncology nutrition, supplements, and nutrigenomics. She has a passion for getting dietitians more active on social media and often discusses this part of professional development to her peers in a fun, actionable way.

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