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Nutrition for a Healthy Heart

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Course Overview

Nutrition for a Healthy Heart

Author: R. E. Hengsterman MSN, RN 

This course aims to explore the complex relationship between dietary habits and heart disease and equips nurses with the knowledge and skills to educate patients on heart-healthy dietary principles, enabling them to make informed choices that promote cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of heart disease. By understanding the science behind a heart-healthy diet, nurses can empower patients to adopt lifestyle changes that lower patient’s risk of cardiovascular events. 

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Heart Disease 
  3. Types of Heart Disease 
  4. Diet and Heart Health 
  5. Role of Sodium and Fats 
  6. Healthy Eating Tips and Strategies 
  7. Patient Educations 
  8. Resources 
  9. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Nutrition for a Healthy Heart. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Explain types of heart disease, risk factors, and the impact of diet and nutrition on cardiovascular health. 
  2. Discuss heart-healthy eating principles, including macronutrient intake, essential vitamins and minerals, fiber, and the importance of limiting saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), processed foods, and added sugars. 
  3. Describe how to educate patients on heart-healthy dietary choices, empowering them to adopt lifestyle changes that reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. 

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Course created on: August 16, 2024

Course Expires on: August 16, 2027

Course Offering: #246