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Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for DiabetesDescription: Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for Diabetes is a two-hour accredited course. It will review the Evidence-Based Nutrition Principles & Recommendations for diabetes developed by the American Diabetes and American Dietetic Associations and give examples on how to apply the recommendations. The importance of carbohydrates in diabetic meal planning is reviewed. Several meal-planning methods (Plate, Exchanges and Consistent Carb Counting) are reviewed. Several handouts are provided for use with clients.
Length: 2.00 hour(s)
CE Credit:
Please note that after 6-30-2010 RN credit will no longer be available.| | RD and DTR - 2.00 professional (CPE) hour(s). Level 1, Learning Code: 5000, 5190, 5490, 2070, 2090 | | | RN - 2.00 contact hour(s) |
Originally Authored: 09-09-2005
Last Updated: 08-24-2010
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Price: $30.00
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Additional Course Information
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| Course Objectives: |
- Discuss the American Diabetes and American Dietetic Association Nutrition Recommendations for carbohydrate, protein, fat and other nutrients.
- List 4 Dietary Goals for medical nutrition therapy management of diabetes.
- Discuss the importance of carbohydrate in meal planning for diabetes.
- Demonstrate approximate portions of food items using the hand.
- Use at least one meal planning method to develop a sample menu.
- Identify at least two important factors to consider when reading food labels.
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| Course Topics: |
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Dietary Goal: Achieve & Maintain Reasonable Body Weight
- Dietary Goal: Maintain Near Normal Blood Glucose
- Dietary Goal: Reduce Fat and Salt Intake
- Nutrition Recommendations for a Person with Diabetes
- Carbohydrate vs. Fat
- Sodium, Alcohol, Fiber, Micronutrients
- Other Supplements
- Absorption of Nutritients
- Sucrose & Blood Glucose Values: Type 2 Diabetes
- What To Teach?
- Basic Nutrition Therapy Plate Method
- Diabetes Food Pyramid
- Exchange System - Carbohydrates
- Exchange System - Meat & Fat
- Carbohydrate (Carb) Counting
- Carbohydrate Counting Carb Choices vs. Grams
- Carbohydrate Counting Meal Planning
- Glycemic Index
- Glycemic Load
- Label Reading
- Sweeteners
- Summary
- References
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| Course Handouts: |
- Estimating Body Weight
- Body Mass Index Chart
- 2009 Evidence-Based Nutrition Principles and Recommendations Guidelines for Diabetes
- Low Carb Meal Plans
- Your Special Nutrition Needs
- Vitamins and Minerals
- Omega 3 Fatty Acids
- How to Get a Handle on Serving Sizes
- Plate Method of Meal Planning
- Using the Food Guide Pyramid for Diabetes Meal Planning
- Sample Daily Meal Plans
- Glycemic Index (GI) What is it?
- Label Reading
- Sweeteners How Sweet Is It?
- Suggested Algorithm MNT Counseling
- Handout Answers
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