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Dietary approaches for the management of chronic disease including Mediterranean, MIND, vegetarian, high protein, low GI

Evaluate the role of nutrition and diet in the aetiology of major nutrition-related disease states in order to respond to patient needs.

Dietary approaches for the management of chronic disease including Mediterranean, MIND, vegetarian, high protein, low GI
CPD 10.5 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

Dietary approaches for the management of chronic disease including Mediterranean, MIND, vegetarian, high protein, low GI
The "Dietary Approaches for the Management of Chronic Disease" course explores evidence-based dietary patterns such as the Mediterranean, MIND, vegetarian, high protein, and low glycemic index (GI) diets. This course teaches healthcare professionals how to integrate these approaches into patient care for managing chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension. Participants will gain insights into the role of macronutrients, isolated food groups, and overall dietary patterns in preventing and managing chronic conditions.

What you will learn

  • Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
  • Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
  • Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
  • Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice

Course contents

Meet your presenter

Dr Jaimon Kelly

Dr Jaimon Kelly

Senior Teaching Fellow, Bond University

Dr Jaimon Kelly is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Senior Teaching Fellow at Bond University. Jaimon works in private practice and consults primarily for chronic disease nutrition. He is also an early career researcher passionate about improving patient-centred care in chronic disease, is an advocate for patient-engagement in both the clinical and research setting, and has a strong interest in exploring new ways to deliver dietary education to improve people’s dietary self-management.

CPD hours

Education hours4.5
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours10.5

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 480507

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38576

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Our short courses provide focused, standalone learning. If you wish to deepen your expertise, you can stack them towards a broader certificate pathway.

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Advanced Certificate of Clinical Nutrition, Primary Certificate of Medical Nutrition and Chronic Disease Certificate pathway

Advanced Certificate of Clinical Nutrition, Primary Certificate of Medical Nutrition and Chronic Disease

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