Pathways: Winter 2024 Vol. 3, No. 1

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CV Well's Winter 2024 Newsletter has two articles for CPE credit, each worth .5 CPE for a total of 1.0 credit.

CPE Level: 2
CPEU: 1

Performance Indicators:

• 4.1.2 Interprets and integrates evidence-based research and literature in decision-making.
• 6.2.5 Applies research/evidence-based findings to improve practice, service delivery, and health and nutrition of customers.
• 8.2.3 Analyzes new information and how it impacts medical nutrition therapy.

Research Article: Soy Foods and Cardiometabolic Health: An Updated Overview

Author: Katelyn E. Senkus, PhD

Learning Objectives

• Explain the overall composition of soy foods and their postulated mechanisms to improve cardiometabolic health
• Identify fermented and nonfermented soy food sources
• Examine the role of soy foods on cardiometabolic outcomes, specifically lipid profiles

Practice Article: Functional Foods and Cardiovascular Wellness

Author: Kellie McLean, MPH, RD, CDCES, CDN, PhD Candidate

Learning Objectives

• Identify examples of functional foods and summarize their cardioprotective effects
• Describe how functional foods have been used in different cultures
• Explain how dietetics and nutrition professionals can discuss the use of functional foods with clients