Geriatric Nutrition Curriculum

 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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

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