Dietitian Course: Health Effects of Cannabis: A Guide for Dietitians

HEALTH EFFECTS OF CANNABIS: A GUIDE FOR DIETITIANS

In 2023, over 55 million adults in the United States reported using cannabis. Not only has state legalization increased access and acceptance in the use of cannabis for medical and recreational purposes, it has also created a growing market for food products containing marijuana and hemp derivatives. However, lack of conclusive evidence regarding the short- and long-term health effects of cannabis use has presented a challenge to medical and nutrition providers. Guidelines and recommendations for safely using cannabis in therapeutic purposes or medical nutrition therapy is limited. In this one hour webinar, you will learn how cannabis impacts diet, digestion and energy metabolism. We will delve into the effects of cannabis on sensory function, appetite and food intake as it is related to body weight and its use in MNT for various medical conditions.

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

Explain the various qualifying medical conditions for legal medical cannabis use.

Understand the benefits and risks of medical cannabis in its various forms of administration.

Understand the Endocannabinoid System and Cannabinoids.

Describe the relationship medical cannabis plays in nutrition interventions and goals.

Discuss the most common adverse effects and contraindications to cannabis use.

Live Event Date: May 09, 2023

Expiration Date: May 31, 2024

Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 2.1.4, 4.2.6, 6.2.1, 8.1.2

Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals

Number of Credits: 1.0

Level(s): 1, 2

Total Cost: 1 Site Credit

About the Presenter: Holly Herrington, MS, RD, CDCES, CAPM

Holly Herrington is an accomplished Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with over 15 years of experience. She has worked as an Advanced Clinical Dietitian at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, specializing in gastrointestinal diseases, diabetes, and weight management. She has also collaborated with the National Dairy Council to promote health and wellness through dairy education.

Holly has contributed to textbook chapters on nutrition for bariatric surgery and weight regain after bariatric surgery. She has been an invited lecturer and presenter at renowned medical conferences such as the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and The Obesity Society (TOS). Additionally, she has been a featured expert for media outlets such as WGN, FOX News Chicago, ABC7 Chicago, US News and World Report, Men's Health, and the Chicago Tribune.

Her clinical interests span a range of areas, including weight loss and bariatric surgery, diabetes management, cardiovascular health, gastrointestinal health, women's health, the gut microbiome, and prenatal nutrition. Given her deep expertise and extensive experience, Holly Herrington is a reliable resource for evidence-based nutrition advice and guidance.

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