Dietary Supplement - Course Synopsis
The Dietary Supplements course is an evidence-based, self-learning package for health professionals on use of vitamin/mineral supplements, herbal preparations or common sports supplements - all within the context of healthy eating. Federal regulation of the natural health products industry, quality control of supplements, and legal and ethical considerations in recommending dietary supplements and complementary therapies are also featured course topics.
Each module includes the following features: :
- Extensive evidence review and specific practice guidance
- Case scenarios to facilitate application of the course content
- Pop quizzes throughout and end of course exam
- Extensive bibliographies and links to further resources
- A personal certificate of successful completion
Each module can be completed at a time, place and pace convenient for you. Your purchase of a lesson entitles you to unlimited access to all course materials for 90 days. Extensions will not be granted.
Vitamin/Mineral Supplements
Focuses on critical lifecycle physiology and habits which confer risk for vitamin/mineral deficiency; appropriate sources of literature to answer pertinent clinical questions; role of supplements in reducing chronic disease risk; use of critical appraisal skills to assess the scientific literature; potential nutrient/nutrient & nutrient/drug interactions; food sources; efficacy and effectiveness of natural vs synthetic vitamin/mineral supplements.
Author Dr. Theresa Glanville, PhD, PDt
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Herbal Preparations
Addresses the scientific evidence for effectiveness and potential risks associated with herbal products; how to critically appraise the role of herbal products as an adjunct to a healthy eating pattern; dosages & safety issues; media and marketing claims and how to evaluate them.
Author: Heather Boon PhD; Revised by Rishma Walji, PhD
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Sports Supplements
Reviews the ergonomics of sport and training; legal, ethical, safety aspects of sports supplements in general; the evidence on the effectiveness and features of fifteen of the most commonly used sports nutrition supplements. Registered dietitians, coaches or those working closely with athletes would find this program highly beneficial.
Authors: Susie Langley MSc, RD, CSSD and Kelly Anne Erdman, MSc, RD
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