DESCRIPTION
This is part of a series of courses related to health and wellness, but can be taken independently. This course provides an advanced analysis of the health benefits and risks associated with carbohydrate intake. This course is also appropriate for anyone interested in enhancing their education and mindfulness of this topic related to their own or a family member’s dietary needs.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Define carbohydrates and identify healthy carbohydrate choices.
- Compare the health benefits between simple and complex carbohydrates.
- Identify food sources from simple and complex carbohydrates.
- Assess the effectiveness of low-carbohydrate diets in weight management.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is approved for 3.0 CE/Contact Hours for the following professions:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
Course Details
To receive 3.0 contact hours of continuing education credit, learners must pass the final quiz with 80% or more; the final quiz may be re-taken as often as needed.
At CareerSmart Learning, we regularly review our courses to ensure learners receive accurate, timely, and relevant content. Courses are updated on an annual or three-year cycle. This course is scheduled to be updated or discontinued by May 1, 2027.
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Tags: 3.0 CE/Contact Hours, All States, Carbohydrates, Certified Case Managers, CCM, Clinical Endocrinology/Diabetes, CRC, Low-Carbohydrate Diets, LPN, LVN, Nurse, Nutrition Wellness, RN