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[Watch] Introduction Video Lecture

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[Read] Module 1 Introduction

[Watch] Module 1 Lecture

[Download] Video Lecture Slides

[Read] Nourish Chapters 1 & 3

[Read] Vegetarian and Plant-Based Diets in Health and Disease Prevention

[Read] The Safe and Effective Use of Plant-Based Diets with Guidelines for Health Professionals

[Watch] Plant-Based Eating Score Put to the Test

[Read] Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Vegetarian Diets

[Read] Nourish - Chapters 4 & 5

[Read] Processed Foods and Health: What the Research Says

[Self Study Assignment] Case Study

Module 1 Quiz

[Read] Module 2 Introduction

[Watch] Module 2 Lecture

[Download] Video Lecture Slides

[Read] A Look at Plant-Based Diets

[Read] Vegetarian and Plant-Based Diets in Health and Disease Prevention

[Read] Nourish - Chapter 6

[Read] The Science and Benefits of Consuming Locally Seasonal Produce

[Resource] Comparing Plant-Based vs. Vegan

[Resource] Comparing Types of Vegetarian Diets

[Self Study Assignment] Case Study

Module 2 Quiz

[Read] Module 3 Introduction

[Watch] Module 3 Lecture

[Download] Video Lecture Slides

[Read] An Introduction to Chronic Diseases in the US for Health and Wellness Professionals

[Resource] Health-Disease Continuum

[Read] The Role of Nutrition in Chronic Disease Prevention

[Read] How Dietary Factors Influence Disease Risk: How to Integrate Knowledge and Practice

[Read] Plant-based food can reduce heart disease risk by 10% research shows

[Watch] Lifestyle and Disease Prevention: Your DNA Is Not Your Destiny

[Watch] Lifestyle Medicine: Treating the Causes of Disease

[Read] The Safe and Effective Use of Plant-Based Diets with Guidelines for Health Professionals

[Read] Unit 1: Cardiovascular Disease

[Watch] Unit 1: Cardiovascular Disease

[Read] Unit 2: Bone Health

[Watch] Unit 2: Bone Health

[Read] Unit 3: Hypertension

[Watch] Unit 3: Hypertension

[Read] Unit 4: Diabetes

[Watch] Unit 4: Diabetes

[Read] Unit 5: Cancer

[Read] Unit 5: Cancer - The Role of Plant-Based Nutrition in Cancer Prevention

[Watch] Unit 5: Cancer

[Quiz] Units 1-5

[Read] Unit 6: Autoimmune Diseases

[Read] Unit 6: Autoimmune Diseases - How to Tackle the Relationship between Autoimmune Diseases and Diet

[Read] Unit 6: Autoimmune Diseases - Nutrition Interventions in Rheumatoid Arthritis: The Potential Use of Plant-Based Diets

[Watch] Unit 6: Autoimmune Diseases

[Read] Unit 7: Weight Loss and Management

[Watch] Unit 7: Weight Loss and Management

[Read] Unit 8: Gut Health & Microbiome

[Read] Unit 8: Microbiome and GI Diseases - The Effects of Vegetarian and Vegan Diets on Gut Microbiota

[Watch] Unit 8: Microbiome and GI Diseases

[Read] Unit 9: Respiratory Diseases

[Read] Unit 9: Respiratory Diseases - The Role of Plant-Based Protein Functional Food in Preventing Acute Respiratory Disease

[Watch] Unit 9: Respiratory Diseases

[Read] Unit 10: Brain Health

[Read] Unit 10: Brain Health - The Effects of Plant-Based Diets on the Body and the Brain

[Read] Unit 10: Brain Health - Plant-Based Dietary Patterns, Plant Foods, and Age-Related Cognitive Decline

[Watch] Unit 10: Brain Health

[Resource] 5 Steps to Supporting Clients with Complex Health Conditions

[Self Study Assignment] Case Study

[Self Study Assignment] Health Benefit Summaries

[Quiz] Units 6-10

[Read] Module 4 Introduction

[Watch] Module 4 Lecture

[Download] Video Lecture Slides

[Read] Nutritional Requirements Throughout the Lifecycle

[Read] Unit 1: Infants

[Read] Unit 1: Infants - Nutrition in Early Infancy

[Read] Unit 2: Children & Adolescents

[Read] Unit 2: Children & Adolescents - Nutrition in Later Infancy and Toddlerhood

[Read] Unit 2: Children & Adolescents - Nutrition in Adolescence

[Read] Unit 3: Pregnancy

[Read] Unit 3: Pregnancy - Nutrition in Pregnancy and Lactation

[Read] Unit 4: Menopause

[Read] Unit 4: Menopause - Nutrition in Menopausal Women

[Read] Unit 5: Older Adults

[Read] Unit 5: Older Adults - Nutrition in Older Adults

[Resource] Changing Nutrient Needs Through The Lifecycle

[Self Study Assignment] Case Study

Module 4 Quiz

Check In

[Read] Module 5 Introduction

[Watch] Module 5 Lecture

[Download] Lecture Video Slides

[Read] Vegetarian and Plant-Based Diets in Health and Disease Prevention

[Watch] Deanna Minich’s Eating the Rainbow Lecture

[Read] A Review of the Science of Colorful, Plant-Based Food and Practical Strategies for “Eating the Rainbow”

[Read] Potential Health Benefits of Plant Food-Derived Bioactive Components: An Overview

[Read] Functional Components and Medicinal Properties of Food: A Review

[Read] Culinary Herbs and Spices: Their Bioactive Properties, the Contribution of Polyphenols and the Challenges in Deducing Their True Health Benefits

[Read] 7 Supplements You Need on a Vegan Diet

[Read] Review of Functional and Pharmacological Activities of Berries

[Read] 6 Things to Look Out for Before Taking (or Recommending) a Supplement

[Read] 8 Condiments With Big Health Benefits To Add To Your Meal Plan

[Read] 9 Nutrient-Packed Beans, Legumes, and Pulses That Will Add Variety to Your Meals

[Read] 10 Best Plant-Based Healthy Snack Ideas For 2021

[Read] The Fundamentals of Plant-Based Cooking Oils for Nutrition and Wellness Professionals

[Resource] 6 Things to Consider Before Exploring a Nutrition Supplement

[Resource] Physiology Effects of Phytochemicals

[Resource] Color Density Index Chart

[Self Study Assignment] Case Study

Module 5 Quiz

[Read] Module 6 Introduction

[Watch] Module 6 Lecture

[Download] Module 6 Lecture Slides

[Read] Human Nutrition: Sports Nutrition

[Read] Vegan Diets: Practical Advice for Athletes and Exercisers

[Read] The Anabolic Response to Plant-Based Protein Ingestion

[Read] Sports Nutrition: Diets, Selection Factors, Recommendations

[Watch] The First Studies on Vegetarian Athletes

[Watch] The Gladiator Diet: How Vegetarian Athletes Stack Up

[Watch] Vegetarian Muscle Power, Strength, and Endurance

[Self Study Assignment] Case Study

Module 6 Quiz

[Read] Module 7 Introduction

[Watch] Module 7 Lecture

[Download] Module 7 Lecture Slides

[Read] Unit 1: Climate and Environmental Impact

[Read] Unit 1: Climate and Environmental Impact - Environmental Impacts of Plant-Based Diets

[Watch] Unit 1: Climate and Environmental Impact

[Read] Unit 2: Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

[Read] Unit 2: Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating - Eating Disorders and Vegan, Vegetarian and Plant-Based Diets

[Read] Unit 2: Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating - Veganism and Eating Disorders

[Read] Unit 3: Cultural and Spiritual Practices

[Read] Unit 3: Cultural and Spiritual Practices - Religious Dietary Rules and Their Potential Nutritional and Health Consequences

[Read] Unit 4: Psychology of Plant-Based Diets

[Read] Unit 4: Psychology of Plant-Based Diets - A Comprehensive Review of the Benefits of and the Barriers to the Switch to a Plant-Based Diet

[Self Study Assignment] Case Study #1

[Read] Unit 5: Food Access and Nutrition Policy

[Discussion] Unit 5

[Read] Unit 6: Protein Needs

[Read] Unit 6: Unintended Consequences: Nutritional Impact and Potential Pitfalls of Switching from Animal- to Plant-Based Foods

[Read] Unit 6: The Anabolic Response to Plant‑Based Protein Ingestion

[Read] Unit 7: Hormones & Pesticides

[Read] Unit 7: Naturally Occurring Hormones in Foods and Potential Health Effects

[Watch] Unit 7: Hormones & Pesticides

[Self Study Assignment] Case Study #2

Module 7 Quiz

[Read] Module 8 Introduction

[Watch] Module 8 Lecture

[Download] Module 8 Lecture Slides

[Read] Nourish

[Resource] NutritionFacts Evidence-Based Eating Guide

[Read] Social Determinants and Health Behaviors: Conceptual Frames and Empirical Advances

[Read] AFPA Blog Post Resources

[Read] 12 Mistakes to Avoid on a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet

[Resource] 8 Best Practices for Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet

[Resource] 5 Research-Backed Holistic and Integrative Health Behavior Change Strategies

[Resource] The Seven Dimensions of Wellness

[Resource] Social Determinants of Health

[Self Study Assignment] Final Case Study

Module 8 Quiz

Student Feedback Survey

CPBNS Final Exam