Nutrition Essentials for Nurses & Health Practitioners/Public Invited

[Guest guest]

" Nutrition Essentials for Nurses and Health Practitioners "

Edward Bauman, Ph.D., Dir. of IET Nutrition Consultant Training.

Sonoma State University, Extended Education, CEU credit.

Registration 707-664-2394 Info.800-987-7530/www.iet.org

12 Hour Seminar - Held on 2 Saturdays:

October 18, 2003, 10:00am - 5:00pm (potluck lunch 1-2pm)

November 1, 2003, 10:00am- 5:00pm (potluck lunch 1-2pm)

This course offers practical information and materials that can be

used by nurses and complementary health practitioners. A comparison

of the USDA Eat Right Food Pyramid and the Eating for Health approach

will be made to show the benefits of eating a diversified, whole food

diet A nutritional analysis of the staples of the Standard American

Diet will be provided in light of their implication as a health risk

for children and adults. The health enhancing Eating for Health food

plan will be introduced with resources for implementation in

community and clinical settings. Research and protocols demonstrating

the efficacy of nutrition to promote recovery from injury and chronic

illness will be shared. Diet and nutritional support will be provided

for fatigue, weight management, depression, diabetes and

cardiovascular disease. Time will be allowed for questions and

answers on challenging case management.