Has Genetics Delivered All that it Promised to the Dietetics Profession?

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This webinar was presented live on January 20, 2021.

In 2003 the Human Genome Project promised to deliver the kind of information that would enable every individual to live a longer and healthier life. But has genetics delivered all that it promised? And what role do we as dietitians play? This webinar looks at the evolution of nutrigenomics for dietitians and the challenges they face integrating it into their practice. This includes gaining adequate education, building confidence, being able to integrate it into their clinical practice, being able to evaluate genetic tests and testing companies in the market place. Together we will imagine what the future looks like for nutrigenomics and how dietitians can be positioned to be the leaders in the field.

CPEU: 1.0
CPE Level: 1
Performance Indicators: 4.1.2, 6.2.1, 8.3.4

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the value and requirements of nutrigenomic education for dietitians
2. Determine what skills dietitians need to lead the field of nutrigenomics
3. Identify questions to ask of genetic tests and testing companies

Speaker

Dr. Yael Joffe, RD, Ph.D., FACN

In the rapidly-evolving discipline of nutrigenomics, Yael is globally acknowledged as a leading expert in the field. She is a highly sought-after speaker, has co-authored two books, It's Not Just Your Genes and Genes To Plate, and has been published in multiple peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Yael is at the forefront of nutrigenomic education and has helped develop and supervise nutrigenomics courses around the world, including her own Manuka and 3X4 Ed. courses, which have trained hundreds of healthcare practitioners globally. She is currently an Adjunct Professor, teaching Nutrigenomics at Rutgers University and MUIH.

She is co-founder and Chief Science Officer of 3X4 Genetics.