Nutrition and Dietary Supplements for Cardiovascular Health

RELEASE DATE: January 2008
EXPIRATION DATE: January 2010

TARGET AUDIENCE
Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and registered dietitians.

ACTIVITY OVERVIEW
To educate healthcare professionals on research-based nutrition practices and supplement use for cardiovascular health and use this knowledge to help consumers make informed decisions.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the completion of this actiivty, the participant will be able to:

• List 3 controllable risk factors for preventing or treating heart disease.
• List 2 nutritional supplements used to help protect the heart and stave off heart disease.
• Identify 2 main types of drug therapy used to treat heart disease and list 2 nutrients that are commonly depleted.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
This activity provides 2 hours (0.20 CEUs) and is accredited by the University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy, Department of Continuing Education. ACPE Universal Program Number: 014-999-07-179-H01-P/014-999-07-179-H01-T.

This activity has been accredited for dietitians.

FACULTY
Jessica Martin, PhD
Consultant

INSTRUCTIONS
To receive 2.0 contact hours, you must review the full content of this program and successfully complete the post-test with a grade of 70% of higher. You will have unlimited opportunities to successfully complete the program. Your statement of credit will be issued immediately upon successful completion of the post-test and submission of the evaluation form.

DISCLAIMER
It is the policy of Pharmavite, LLC to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor, and integrity in all of their continuing education activities.

The author of this continuing education program has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that information contained herein is accurate in accordance with the latest available scientific knowledge at the time of accreditation of this continuing education program. Information regarding dietary supplements (dosages, usage, contraindications, adverse reactions, interactions, special warnings, precautions) is subject to change, however, and the reader is advised to check the manufacturer's labels and website for information concerning recommended dosage and potential problems or cautions prior to recommending.

Approval of credit for this continuing education program does not imply endorsement by University of Georgia of any product or manufacturer identified.

Any treatment methods reviewed in this CE activity should not be used by the practitioner without evaluation of their patient's condition(s) and possible contraindication(s) or danger(s) of use of any specific dietary supplement.

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
PC
Microsoft Windows 2000 SE or above.
Internet Explorer (v5.5 or greater), or Firefox
Adobe Acrobat Reader*

MAC
MAC OS 10.2.8
Safari
Adobe Acrobat Reader*

* Required to view printable (PDF) version of the activity.

This activity has been supported through an unrestricted educational grant from Pharmavite Continuing Education.