An introduction to how nutrition and genetics interact to influence our overall health and longevity.
Upon completion of this course, you will have a greater understanding of:
- Describe Nutrigenetics/Nutrigenomics
- Discuss how diet and lifestyle influence gene expression
- Describe what dietary factors alter normal gene expression
- State what can we do to optimize healthy gene expression
You can start and stop the course at any time. The course is available for 30 days in your account or 3 months for CE selection.
Target Audience: Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapy, Doctor of Chiropractic, Occupational Therapy
Continuing Education available for: Doctor of Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy
Prerequisite: None
Instructional Level: Essential / Basic
Disclosure: No relevant information to disclose
Content disclosure: This course does not focus on any product or service.
Outline: (1 hour)
The Nature vs. Nurture Debate – 3 min
The “Drain” Analogy – 3 min
Genetics – 5 min
Gene Expression Review – 5 min
Nutrigenics & Nutrigenomics – 2 min
How does lifestyle alter DNA modulation – 5 min
Agouti Mouse Study – 3 min
Foods as Modulators – 5 min
Inflammatory Foods – 2 min (35 min)
Avoid Negative Environmental Factors – 10 min
Q & A – 8 min
Continuing Education regulations may change. Please verify information with your licensure board.
Doctor of Chiropractic course approval:
Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia (approval 2021-691 Health/Wellness expires 12/31/2021), Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming.
Physical Therapy Approval for this course:
This course has been approved by the Arkansas Board of Physical Therapy. The course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education or is approved by virtue of approval by the Arkansas Physical Therapy board.
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky (Category 2) Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma (approval 202113844), Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
PACE approval:
WebExercises is recognized by the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards. PACE (Providers of Approved Continuing Education) is a Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB) organization. Approved providers offer the highest standards of education and abide by guidelines and standards outlined by PACE to maintain approval status. Courses need to be listed with PACE and receive an approval number. PACE approved providers are accepted by the following Chiropractic State Boards: Alaska, Connecticut, DC, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming.
CCE accredited Chiropractic College:
WebExercises is sponsored by a CCE accredited Chiropractic College, Cleveland University-Kansas City. This course meets the appropriate standards for continuing education and qualifies for 1 CEUs (hour) in the following states:
Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Michigan.
Occupational Therapy:
Course abides by regulatory guidelines of your board for continuing education. Please review your board guidelines before taking a course for CE credit to make sure the course is germane to your profession and fulfills requirements.
Arkansas, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.
Webinar Recording
Duration: 52 minutes
Instructor
Kristina Campione, DCKristina Campione is a board certified Chiropractic Physician, having graduated from the National University of Health Sciences in 2010. She also holds a Master’s of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance from Logan University which was completed in 2018 and a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She specializes in rehabilitation and movement dysfunction as well clinical nutrition. She utilizes a blend of chiropractic manipulation, soft tissue therapy, corrective exercise, supplementation, herbal medicine and nutrition counseling to treat musculoskeletal ailments, inflammation and other systemic dysfunction. She holds a certification for FMT I & II in RockTape and has studied both Active Release Technique and Kinesio Taping. She has a passion for promoting nutritious, sustainable dietary and farming practices. Kristina is also a Lecturer at National University of Health Sciences and an adjunct faculty instructor of anatomy at a local community college in Illinois. She is a former competitive D1 gymnast and pole vaulter and perhaps most importantly mommy to two adorable children.
