In partnership with the American Dietetic Association, the International Food Information Council Foundation has developed an ADA-approved CPE online program “Food Science Meets Nutrition: Synergy for the Public Good.”

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:

1. List the top three influences on consumer food choices.
2. Identify the functions of fats in foods.
3. Discuss the role of nutrition science in influencing the supply of food choices available to consumers today.
4. Identify a barrier to incorporating healthful dietary components, such as omega-3 fatty acids, into food products.
5. Discuss one potential opportunity for dietetic professionals to influence the availability of healthful foods for consumers.

Suggested Learning Codes:

2000  Science of food and nutrition
4000  Wellness and public health
6000  Education, Training, and Counseling

Instructions:

Step 1: View the “Food Science Meets Nutrition: Synergy for the Public Good” 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.)

Food Science Meets Nutrition: Synergy for the Public Good CPE Module (PDF)

Step 2: Review the CPE Questions for “Food Science Meets Nutrition: Synergy for the Public Good” to ensure that you have met the Program Objectives. When you are finished, view the CPE Quiz Answers.

Step 3: For more information, view the references. (PDF)

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.