Events

Didactic Human Nutrition

This course of study provides core knowledge in evidence-based nutrition with a focus on the role of nutrition in health optimization and disease prevention and management. Students will gain a detailed understanding of the practical application of various nutrients and dietary strategies used in clinical practice. Discussions will also incorporate the three components of evidence-based healthcare (clinical expertise, patient preference, research evidence) into the decision-making and data-analysis process.

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EFNEP NC3169 Multi-State AES Project Annual Meeting

The AES multi-state project NC3169 - "EFNEP-Related Research" Annual Meeting is scheduled for October 22-24, 2020 (with October 21 as travel day) in Kansas City, Missouri, at the Embassy Suites Kansas City-International Airport.

Registration is not available at this time.

Nutrient Pharmacology

This course provides a practical overview of nutrient pharmacologic therapy used in the management of ambulatory patients with chronic illnesses or non-life threatening acute illnesses. The participant will study the effects of drugs and nutrients on organ systems and diseases and the mechanisms of action (pharmacodynamics) of each, the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs and nutrients (pharmacokinetics), potential toxic effects of medications, factors affecting the effectiveness of drugs, and interactions with drugs, botanical compounds, foods and the below listed nutritional products.

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Nutritional Biochemistry

This course of study provides an overview of essential concepts in human biochemistry and links those concepts to specific applications in clinical nutrition. The course will examine the biological roles of macronutrients and micronutrients and their metabolism using basic knowledge in physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. Topics include carbohydrates and energy metabolism, protein and amino acids, bioactive peptides, enzymes, fiber, lipids, the arachidonic acid cascade, minerals, water-soluble and fat-soluble micronutrients, along with an introduction to energy production, reduction-oxidization balance and biochemical individuality. Participants will explore the relationships of nutrients to major health disorders, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer.

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Practicum in Intravenous and Injectable Nutrient Therapy

Completion of this course will allow you to receive 24 continuing education hours from Kansas State University. It remains your responsibility to verify with your governing agency or professional development committee that these CE hours will be accepted.

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Recertification in Clinical Nutrition

This course is intended for chiropractic physicians in the State of Idaho. Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will be awarded 12 continuing education hours from Kansas State University. It is the responsibility of course participants to verify with their governing agency or professional development committee that these CE hours will be accepted.

Registration is not available at this time.