Food Biotechnology 101: A Primer on the Science & the Public Debate CPE Program Introduction 

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The International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation has developed a Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)-approved continuing professional education (CPE) online program, “Food Biotechnology 101: A Primer on the Science & the Public Debate.”

If you are a registered dietitian or a dietetic technician, registered, simply follow the instructions to earn one CPE credit hour following your successful completion of the CPE questions.

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Program Objectives

After completing this home-study CPE program, participants will be able to:

1. Define food biotechnology.
2. List current food biotechnology techniques, as well as available food and agricultural products.
3. State facts about the safety and regulation of food biotechnology.
4. Describe consumer attitudes and knowledge regarding food biotechnology.
5. Discuss key issues in the public debate.

Suggested Learning Codes:

2040  Food sicnece, genetically modified food
4070  Food security and hunger
8018  Environmental, agricultural, and technologic influences on food systems

Instructions for Participants:

Step 1. Read the program objectives for “Food Biotechnology 101: A Primer on the Science & the Public Debate” home study CPE program.

Step 2. Read and view the “Food Biotechnology 101: A Primer on the Science & the Public Debate” slide presentation for health professionals, including the accompanying presentation script that explains the subject matter in depth.

You can view or download a PDF of the presentation and accompanying script through the link below. (Save the presentation to your computer by right-clicking on the link and choosing "save target as.")

(NOTE: You need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view the PDF.)

• Food Biotechnology 101 Presentation (PDF)

Step 3. Review the CPE questions for “Food Biotechnology 101: A Primer on the Science & the Public Debate” home-study CPE program to ensure you have met the program objectives. When you are finished, view the CPE Quiz Answers.

Step 4: Follow this link to provide an on-line evaluation of this CPE Module.

Step 5. Download the Certificate of Completion (PDF) and put it in your files to verify completion of the CPE program and to receive one CPE credit hour.