Nutrition 101 – Food is Medicine

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the role of nutrition in chronic disease prevention and management, including the impact of dietary patterns on obesity, cancer risk, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic health.
2. Apply evidence-based dietary strategies such as the Mediterranean, DASH, and whole food plant-based diets to support patient health, emphasizing nutrient density, fiber intake, hydration, and mindful eating practices.
3. Counsel patients on optimizing gut health and immune function through the use of prebiotics, probiotics, and microbiome-supportive foods, and guide them in setting SMART goals for sustainable dietary behavior change.

ACCREDITATION

The Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. POMA designates this activity for a maximum of 1 Category 1-A AOA CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits to the AOA commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

GRIEVANCE POLICY STATEMENT

It is the policy of the POMA that any physician dissatisfied with the CME program will be issued a refund upon request, and no CME credits will be reported to the AOA.  Complaints on Evaluation Forms are also taken into consideration when planning future CME programs and may lead to changes in the format or content."  If you have any questions or concerns about this educational experience, you may call the POMA office at (717) 939-9318 or send an email message to cme@poma.org.  All questions or concerns will be addressed promptly.