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Food as Medicine: Nutrition for Treatment and Risk Reduction
Use food as a powerful tool for treatment—not just prevention.
This course dives into the evidence on how dietary patterns and food choices impact chronic disease progression and recovery. Learn practical, clinically relevant strategies to support patients with conditions like cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, cancer risk, and obesity—plus how to guide sustainable dietary behavior change in real-world settings.
Description
This Food as Medicine course session provides an evidence-based review of dietary patterns, food groups, and nutrition strategies for treatment and risk reduction of common chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, obesity, and select cancers. Participants will strengthen their understanding of nutrition science as it applies to clinical care, including the roles of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in health outcomes, while developing practical skills for supporting meaningful dietary behavior change. Through real-world clinical case studies and a focus on patient-centered counseling and practice implementation, learners will build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to treat and reduce the risk of chronic disease across healthcare settings.
This course expires September 7, 2029, at 11:59 PM PST.
Course Format
The Food as Medicine: Nutrition for Treatment and Risk Reduction course consists of 1 module lecture and 2 hours of content.
Target Audience
This course is applicable for interprofessional healthcare team including physicians, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physician associates, registered dietitians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, other health professionals working with chronic disease prevention or treatment, certified health coaches, and clinicians in training.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe dietary patterns that have been shown to be effective in the treatment and risk reduction of common lifestyle-related chronic diseases
- Discuss how diet behaviors impact chronic disease development and progression
- Identify ways in which different macronutrient sources may contribute to disease progression or improvement
- Explore basic strategies to support dietary behavior change
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Activity summary
- 2.00 AAFP Prescribed
The AAFP has reviewed Food as Medicine: Nutrition for Treatment and Risk Reduction and deemed it acceptable for up to 2.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 9/8/2026 to 9/7/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 2.00 ABIM Medical Knowledge
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 2.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participation completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
- 2.00 ABLM MOC
The American Board of Lifestyle Medicine has approved 2.00 maintenance of certification credits (MOC) for this learning activity.
- 2.00 ABS Accredited CME
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
- 2.00 ACPE Pharmacy
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this knowledge-based Enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacists. ACPE credit will be reported to CPE Monitor®. Participants must provide their NABP e-Profile ID and date of birth (MM/DD) to receive credit.
- 2.00 ACPE Technician
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this knowledge-based Enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacy technicians. ACPE credit will be reported to CPE Monitor®. Participants must provide their NABP e-Profile ID and date of birth (MM/DD) to receive credit.
- 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 2.00 ANCC
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 nursing contact hour(s).
- 2.00 APA
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this Enduring material for 2.00 CE credits in psychology. Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship in the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
- 2.00 ASWB
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The American College of Lifestyle Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved continuing education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 2.00 general continuing education credits.
- 2.00 Attendance
Successful completion of this course activity, including active participation in the evaluation component, entitles the learner to receive a participation certificate from ACLM. Please note that this certificate is offered solely in recognition of engagement, and no academic or professional credit is awarded.
- 2.00 CPEU
This Enduring material has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Completion of this activity awards 2.00 CPEUs.
- 2.00 NBC-HWC
The National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) has approved 2.00 continuing education credits for this learning activity: CE-000071-2.
- 2.00 Occupational Therapy CE
Rush University Medical Center is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000378), occupational therapy (224.000220), respiratory care (195.000038), and speech and language pathology and audiology (202.000226) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for 2.00 continuing education credits.
- 2.00 Participation (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for non-physicians)
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 2.00 Physical Therapy CE
Rush University Medical Center is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000378), occupational therapy (224.000220), respiratory care (195.000038), and speech and language pathology and audiology (202.000226) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for 2.00 continuing education credits.
Brenda Rea, MD, DrPH, PT, RD
American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Medical Director of Education
Loma Linda University Health, Associate Professor, Family and Preventive Medicine Departments
April Wilson, MD, MPH, FACLM, FACPM, DipABLM, LM Intensivist
Loma Linda University, Associate Clinical Professor, School of Medicine & School of Public Health
Kerry St. Pierre MS, CNS, LDN, DipACLM
University of Bridgeport, Adjunct Professor
American Nutrition Association, [Position Placeholder]
Michelle McMacken, MD, FACP, DipABLM
NYC Health + Hospitals, Executive Director of Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine
NYU Langone Health, [Position Placeholder]
NYU Grossman School of Medicine, [Position Placeholder]
Paulina Shetty, MS, RDN, DipACLM, FACLM
Senior Advisor, American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Regional Director, Missouri Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Sara Aney, MD, MPH, DipABLM, DipABFM, DipABPM
Staff Physician, St. Luke's Health System
Associate Program Director, Virtual Lifestyle Medicine Intensivist Fellowship
Accreditation Statement, Disclosure Information and Credit Designation Statements
Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Disclosure Information
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all individuals in control of content for this activity have disclosed all financial relationships with ineligble companies within the prior 24 months. Any relevant financial relationships have been identified, reviewed, and mitigated prior to the start of the activity.
- Rohit Moghe, PharmD, MSPH, CDCES: Member, Speaker's Bureau - Novo Nordisk
All remaining planners, faculty, reviewers, moderators, and other in control of content have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. The content of this activity has been designed to present evidence-based information that is fair, balanced, and free from commercial bias.
Available Credit
- 2.00 AAFP Prescribed
The AAFP has reviewed Food as Medicine: Nutrition for Treatment and Risk Reduction and deemed it acceptable for up to 2.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 9/8/2026 to 9/7/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 2.00 ABIM Medical Knowledge
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 2.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participation completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
- 2.00 ABLM MOC
The American Board of Lifestyle Medicine has approved 2.00 maintenance of certification credits (MOC) for this learning activity.
- 2.00 ABS Accredited CME
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
- 2.00 ACPE Pharmacy
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this knowledge-based Enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacists. ACPE credit will be reported to CPE Monitor®. Participants must provide their NABP e-Profile ID and date of birth (MM/DD) to receive credit.
- 2.00 ACPE Technician
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this knowledge-based Enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacy technicians. ACPE credit will be reported to CPE Monitor®. Participants must provide their NABP e-Profile ID and date of birth (MM/DD) to receive credit.
- 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 2.00 ANCC
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 nursing contact hour(s).
- 2.00 APA
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this Enduring material for 2.00 CE credits in psychology. Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship in the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
- 2.00 ASWB
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The American College of Lifestyle Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved continuing education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 2.00 general continuing education credits.
- 2.00 Attendance
Successful completion of this course activity, including active participation in the evaluation component, entitles the learner to receive a participation certificate from ACLM. Please note that this certificate is offered solely in recognition of engagement, and no academic or professional credit is awarded.
- 2.00 CPEU
This Enduring material has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Completion of this activity awards 2.00 CPEUs.
- 2.00 NBC-HWC
The National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) has approved 2.00 continuing education credits for this learning activity: CE-000071-2.
- 2.00 Occupational Therapy CE
Rush University Medical Center is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000378), occupational therapy (224.000220), respiratory care (195.000038), and speech and language pathology and audiology (202.000226) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for 2.00 continuing education credits.
- 2.00 Participation (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for non-physicians)
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 2.00 Physical Therapy CE
Rush University Medical Center is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000378), occupational therapy (224.000220), respiratory care (195.000038), and speech and language pathology and audiology (202.000226) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for 2.00 continuing education credits.
Price
ACLM member and category discounts are applied at checkout.
To receive member-only pricing, please join as a member FIRST, then complete your course enrollment in a separate transaction. For more information, please click here.
| Non-member | ACLM Members |
|---|---|
| $80 | Physician/Doctor: $60 Non-Doctoral Health Professional: $45 Student/Trainee: $30 |
Access to online material is granted through the term of approval, which ends September 7, 2029.
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Required Hardware/software
This course can be viewed on desktop or tablet using a modern browser and most mobile devices. Speakers or headphones are required for this course.