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Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Walnuts

1 CE Credit
Release Date: July 2006

COURSE OVERVIEW:
This course outlines the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids in general, walnuts in particular, and discusses recommendations for relaying this information to patients.

AUDIENCE:
The audience for this course is nurses and nurse practitioners specializing in cardiovascular disease prevention and management.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify the different types of fatty acids
  2. Distinguish between marine and plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids
  3. Describe the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids
  4. Describe key studies demonstrating the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular disease prevention
  5. Describe the recommendations for omega-3 fatty acid intake
  6. Describe the health benefits of walnuts
  7. Describe key studies demonstrating the effects of walnuts on cardiovascular disease risk factors
  8. Describe the nutrient composition of walnuts versus other nuts
  9. Discuss recommendations for incorporating walnuts as a source of omega-3 fatty acids into the diet
Course Outline:

Step 1: Course Work (PDF)
Step 2: 10 Question CE Exam
Step 3: Brief Evaluation
Step 4: Print Course CE Certificate


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FACULTY:
Diane L. McKay, PhD, FACN
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging
Tufts University
Boston, MA

FACULTY DISCLOSURES:
The faculty member has no commercial relationships to disclose.

SPONSOR/ACCREDITOR:
This activity is sponsored by the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA). PCNA is approved as a provider of nurse practitioner continuing education by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) - provider number 030602. PCNA will provide 1 contact hour of continuing education for this program.

GRANTOR:
This CE activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from the California Walnut Commission.

COST:
This online educational activity is offered free of charge.

PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY AND RECEIPT OF CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT:
View the course materials; complete the online exam and evaluation form at the end of the activity; and submit your results electronically. There is no registration fee. Exams will be graded and results displayed instantaneously. Participants who receive a passing score of 80% or higher will receive an electronic, printable certificate of credit immediately after completing the exam. You will have 2 opportunities to successfully complete the exam.