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.

Program Objectives:

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

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.