DESCRIPTION
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe the nutritional risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease in older adults.
- Identify the dietary interventions appropriate for older adults with cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular disease.
- Identify lifestyle changes and dietary modifications appropriate for older adults with cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular disease.
- Identify menu planning techniques used in meal planning to create menus for older adults with cardiovascular disease.
This course is approved for 3.5 CE/Contact Hours for Florida Certified Nursing Assistants, but is also appropriate for anyone interested in enhancing their education and mindfulness of this topic related to their own or the dietary needs of someone they’re caring for.
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Tags: 3.5 CE/Contact Hours, Cardiovascular Disease, Dietary Interventions, Florida Board of Nursing, FL BON, Florida Certified Nursing Assistants, FL CNA, Lifestyle Changes, Older Adults