Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics


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Nutrigenetics/Nutrigenomics:
NO DC Continuing Education Credit. DCs are welcome to take this course for personal enrichment. 
This 1-hour education program is approved by the Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR), as a Self-Study program. It is designed for Registered Dietitians and other nutrition professionals who want to better understand how our genetic make-up and our foods can affect our health. This course is taught by Dr. Sasha Hope, DDCN who specializes in nutrigenomics. She is an Assistant Professor in the Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance and Applied Nutrition and Dietetics programs at Logan University. Dr. Hope has authored several publications in her area of expertise and owns a private practice in Colorado where she focuses on functional medicine with evidence-based scientifically sound information  
This course is free of charge for all health care providers. CEU credit is only available for Registered Dietitians and other nutritional professionals.  For all others, it is a continuing education opportunity to learn. 
 
Dr. Sasha Hope, DDCN, specializes in nutrigenomics, the microbiome and gut-brain connection, and other cutting edge nutrition areas. She is an Assistant Professor in the Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance and Applied Nutrition and Dietetics programs at Logan University.  Dr. Hope has authored several publications in her area of expertise and has a book coming out later this year on the gut - brain connection. In addition, Dr. Hope also owns a private practice in Colorado where she focuses on functional medicine in clinical nutrition and integrative medicine management with evidence-based, scientifically sound information. 

 

   

In the following video, you will learn the following:

 

Introduction to Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics 

  • What is the difference between nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics? 

  • How can we apply this cutting- edge approach to personalized nutrition in clinical practice? 

 Ethics 

  • Ethical considerations for genomics testing 

  • Client education and briefing 

 Epigenetics 

  • What is epigenetics? 

  • What are such factors which influence our genetic expression? 

  • Overview of methylation 

 Overview of Genetic Polymorphisms

 

 
 
 
 

   

   

The MSAND Partners in Nutrition Education program aims for excellence in continuing education programming to support our MSAND preceptors and other partners. Please help us become a leader in nutrition education by completing the short program evaluation.

   

   

CEU for Registered Dietitians (NO DC CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS)
Attached above you will find a pdf link for the Continuing Professional Education Certificate of Attendance for the Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics course.  Please complete the form.  The top half is the attendee copy and the bottom is the licensure copy.  
 
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