Whole Grain and Health: Get the Whole Story
A Self-Study Guide for Health Professionals
RELEASE DATE: February 8, 2007
EXPIRATION DATE: March 15, 2010
CDR EXPIRATION: February 7, 2010
AAPA EXPIRATION: March 15, 2010
Upon successful completion of the post test (70% or higher) and the evaluation,
a CE certificate can be printed from your desktop.
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Target Audience
This program is intended for health professionals with an interest in whole grain and health.
Program Description
This self-study guide provides the most current information regarding the link between whole grain consumption and overall health.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the self-study guide, practitioners will be able to:
- explain the relationship between whole grain consumption and heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and weight management;
- describe current whole grain consumption patterns and recommended levels of intake;
- describe the connection between whole grain and fiber;
- communicate the health benefits of whole grains; and
- implement effective strategies for increasing whole grain intake.
Accreditation
Dietitians
The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) approves this program from February 8, 2007 to February 7, 2010. Registered dietitians (RD) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTR) will receive 2.0 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program.
Continuing Professional Education Provider Accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of a provider, program, or materials.
AAFP Physicians
Term of approval is for two years from beginning distribution date of March 15, 2007 with option for yearly renewal.
Physician Assistants
This program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 1.75 hours of clinical Category I (Preapproved) CME credit by the Physician Assistant Review Panel. Approval is valid for 1 year from the issue date of March 15, 2009. Participants may submit the self-assessment at any time during that period. This program was planned in accordance with AAPA's CME Standards for Enduring Material Programs and for Commercial Support of Enduring Material Programs.
Contributors Indra Mehrotra, MS, RD Jean Storlie, MS, RD Carolyn Good, PhD, RD Michelle Tucker, MS, RD, LD Juli Hermanson, MPH, RD |
Technical Review Panel Simin Liu, MD, MPH, ScD Marion Franz, MS, RD, CDE Michelle May, MD Linda Siminerio, RN, PhD James Shikany DrPH, PA-C |
System Requirements
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Internet Explorer 5.5 or Firefox
Mac OS 10.2.8
Safari
Windows 2000 or above
This program was supported by an unrestricted educational grant from
General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition
The following reviewers have received an honorarium for reviewing this self-study guide: Joanne Slavin, Simin Liu, Marion Franz, Michelle May, James Shikany, and Linda Siminerio. Marion Franz and Joanne Slavin are members of the General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition Speakers Bureau. Joanne Slavin, Simin Liu and James Shikany have received research grants from General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition.