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| Title: | Aging & Nutrition |
| Author(s): | Vicky Ott, R.D., M.S., Consultant |
| Abstract: | This learning module helps health care professionals to understand how nutrition relates to overall quality of health in the aging population. |
| Content Level: | Basic |
| Est. Hours of Completion: | 1 hour |
| Prerequisite: | None |
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| Title: | Nutrition Assessment |
| Author(s): | Vicky Ott, R.D., M.S., Consultant |
| Abstract: | This learning module helps health care professionals to understand the importance of good nutrition for America's older adults, it is important to review their daily intakes and complete a nutritional assessment to determine a person's nutritional status |
| Content Level: | Basic |
| Est. Hours of Completion: | 1 hour |
| Prerequisite: | None |
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| Title: | Factors Affecting Nutrition |
| Author(s): | Vicky Ott, R.D., M.S., Consultant |
| Abstract: | This module will refer to the Determine Checklist and will address questions from the Checklist. |
| Content Level: | Basic |
| Est. Hours of Completion: | 1 hour |
| Prerequisite: | None |
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| Title: | Heart Disease & Nutrition |
| Author(s): | Vicky Ott, R.D., M.S., Consultant |
| Abstract: | This module discusses the relationship of heart disease and nutrition in the older adult. |
| Content Level: | Basic |
| Est. Hours of Completion: | 1 hour |
| Prerequisite: | None |
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| Title: | Cancer, Diabetes, & Nutrition |
| Author(s): | Vicky Ott, R.D., M.S., Consultant |
| Abstract: | This module will discuss cancer and diabetes as two of the most common chronic diseases seen in older adults that need nutrition management interventions. |
| Content Level: | Basic |
| Est. Hours of Completion: | 1 hour |
| Prerequisite: | None |
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| Title: | Osteoporosis, Pulmonary Disease & Nutrition |
| Author(s): | Vicky Ott, R.D., M.S., Consultant |
| Abstract: | This module will identify prevention methods and nutritional intervention of other chronic conditions affected by the geriatric population. |
| Content Level: | Basic |
| Est. Hours of Completion: | 1 hour |
| Prerequisite: | None |
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| Title: | Dementia, Depression, & Nutrition |
| Author(s): | Vicky Ott, R.D., M.S., Consultant |
| Abstract: | This module will identify ways to ensure an adequate diet in those impaired by dementia, or depression. |
| Content Level: | |
| Est. Hours of Completion: | 1 hour |
| Prerequisite: | None |
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| Title: | Alcohol, Addiction & Nutritions |
| Author(s): | Vicky Ott, R.D., M.S., Consultant |
| Abstract: | This module will discuss the risks associated with alcohol consumption and the added risks of excessive alcohol intake as it relates to overall health. |
| Content Level: | Basic |
| Est. Hours of Completion: | 1 hour |
| Prerequisite: | None |
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| Title: | The Joy of Soy and Other Nutrients |
| Author(s): | Vicky Ott, R.D., M.S., Consultant |
| Abstract: | This module will identify the benefits of soy as it is related to lifestyle interventions. |
| Content Level: | Basic |
| Est. Hours of Completion: | 1 hour |
| Prerequisite: | None |
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| Title: | Food Safety & Food Labeling |
| Author(s): | Vicky Ott, R.D., M.S., Consultant |
| Abstract: | This module helps health care providers to understand how food labeling relates to the aging population and to identify conditions in the home that affect safe food preparation and storage. |
| Content Level: | Basic |
| Est. Hours of Completion: | 1 hour |
| Prerequisite: | None |
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| Title: | Nutrition in the Long-Term Care Setting |
| Author(s): | Vicky Ott, R.D., M.S., Consultant |
| Abstract: | This module will identify the four major nutritional concerns for the person living in the long-term care environment. |
| Content Level: | Basic |
| Est. Hours of Completion: | 1 hour |
| Prerequisite: | None |
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| Title: | Weight Gain / Weight Loss |
| Author(s): | Vicky Ott, R.D., M.S., Consultant |
| Abstract: | This module will help the health care professionals understand the process of weight gain or loss as it is related to the nutrition of the older adults. |
| Content Level: | Basic |
| Est. Hours of Completion: | 1 hour |
| Prerequisite: | None |