In partnership with the American Dietetic Association, the International Food Information Council Foundation has developed an ADA-approved CPE online program “A New Nutrition Conversation with Consumers about Fats in Food.”

If you are Registered Dietitian or a Dietetic Technician, Registered, simply follow the instructions below to earn one CPE credit hour following your successful completion of the CPE Questions.

*For more information about IFIC Foundation, click here.

Program Objectives:

After reviewing A New Nutrition Conversation with Consumers about Fats in Food, health professionals will be able to:

1. State facts regarding the health impacts of and science-based intake recommendations for dietary fats.
2. Describe myths and other misinformation prevalent in consumer knowledge regarding dietary fats.
3. Identify gaps in consumer knowledge and behavior regarding dietary fats.
4. Describe communication strategies for motivating consumers to make healthier dietary fats choices.

Suggested Learning Codes*:

5370  Weight Management, Obesity
6000  Education, Training, and Counseling
6010  Behavior Change Theories, Techniques

* Please note that although learning codes are listed above for this program, you may use any learning code if it is applicable.

Instructions:

Step 1. Please click here to register for this CPE self-study module. 

Step 2. View the A New Nutrition Conversation with Consumers about Fats in Food slide presentation 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.)

A New Nutrition Conversation with Consumers about Fats in Food Presentation (PDF)

Step 3. Review the CPE Questions for A New Nutrition Conversation with Consumers about Fats in Food to ensure that you have met the Program Objectives. When you are finished, view the CPE Quiz Answers.

Step 4. For more information, view the references.

Step 5. Follow this link to provide an on-line evaluation of this CPE Module.

Step 6. Download the Certificate of Completion and put it in your files to verify completion of the CPE program and to receive one CPE credit hour.