Healthy in Advance: Applying Prevention Science to Nutrition Interventions and Programs

This products is free for those who attended FNCE^® 2019.

Why is prevention science important to RDNs, and how is it different from public health? This session will describe the field of prevention science and how RDNs can apply prevention frameworks to stimulate innovation in evidence-based nutrition practice while developing opportunities for RDNs as critical members of interdisciplinary teams. This session will include a discussion of current prevention science resources, their adaptation to the field of nutrition, and future applications of prevention science for RDNs across multiple disciplines. Current projects from two RDNs in prevention science doctoral programs will be discussed, including promoting healthy eating behaviors in the family as well as obesity prevention and the university food environment. Presenters will share their views on adapting practices for implementation in prevention-related work.

CPEU: 1.5
CPE Level: 2 - Intermediate
Learning Need Codes: 4020, 4040, 9060

Performance Indicators:

• 12.3.2 Applies community-based and population-based models and theories in the development of programs and/or interventions.
• 6.3.5 Identifies and designs appropriate research instruments or tools.
• 8.1.5 Applies medical nutrition therapy in disease prevention and management.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the frameworks of the use of risk and protective factors in the development of preventive programming.
• Apply best practices for the translation, implementation, and dissemination of evidence-based programs to nutrition programs.
• Identify opportunities for the application of prevention science frameworks to nutrition interventions.

Moderator

• Anne Goetze, RD, LD, FAND

Speakers

• Alexandra Jackson, MS, RDN, LD, CD, CDE
• Anna Cahn, MS, RDN