Course Code: REL-ACU-0-NCVVT
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
List the benefits and assess the nutrient concerns for teenagers following a vegetarian, vegan, or plant-based diet.
Identify alternative plant sources of various nutrients that may be lacking in a plant-based diet due to food restrictions.
Recognize the warning signs of an eating disorder and the relationship to vegetarianism, veganism, and plant-based diets.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Teen Who Follows a Vegetarian, Vegan, or Plant-Based Diet
Types of Vegetarians
Special Dietary Concerns
Nutritional Needs During Adolescence
Energy Needs
Protein
Carbohydrates
Essential Fatty Acids
Iron and Zinc
Vitamin B-12
Calcium and Vitamin D
Does Vegetarianism or Veganism Hide an Eating Disorder?
Case Study
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Stacy’s Story
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Instructor: Jennifer Koslo, PhD, RDN, CSSD, ACE-CPT
Jennifer Koslo, PhD, RDN, CSSD, ACE-CPT, is an adjunct nutrition professor, writer, and private-practice dietitian who specializes in sports nutrition. She has more than 20 years of progressive experience in the fields of nutrition, fitness, wellness, public health, and education in the United States as well as overseas. She provides individualized nutrition coaching for clients, conducts nutrition assessments (including health, medical, food, and exercise history) and then creates individualized nutrition and exercise plans, menus, and client-tailored resources.
Writer: Julie Stefanski, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN, CDCES, FAND
Julie Stefanski, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN, CDCES, FAND is a SME Writer focused on topics related to food, nutrition & dietetics for Relias. She is a registered dietitian nutritionist and has been a certified diabetes educator since 2003. Ms. Stefanski earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and a master's degree in Adult Education with a special focus on distance learning. She was an adjunct instructor in the Stabler Department of Nursing at York College of Pennsylvania for 13 years. Stefanski is the owner of Stefanski Nutrition Services where she specializes in pediatric nutrition, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues and sports nutrition. Stefanski serves as national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Level II level Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals; Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.