Purpose and objectives

This conference is intended to provide health care practitioners in all fields with the latest research and information on nutrition and health as it relates to food and plant-based diets. What are the health effects of moving to a plant-based diet, what is needed to make that diet healthy and how can you implement these into your practice.

This conference will examine:

  • The links between diet, general health and chronic diseases such as cancer, coronary heart disease, diabetes and obesity

  • Appropriate plant-based diets to aid in the prevention and treatment of disease

  • Up-to-date expertise & resources for health care professionals

  • How you can build, connect & network in the larger medical community

  • How you can implement this education into your practice

Continuing Education Credits

Note: The Northwest Health & Nutrition Conference is providing continuing education credits free of charge. There is no additional fee to receive these.

  • MD, DO, RN, PA: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the California Medical Association (CMA) through the joint providership of Adventist Health Ukiah Valley and Northwest VEG. Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is accredited by the CMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Adventist Health Ukiah Valley designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • RD, DTR: The Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, has approved 6.25 CPEU hours for dietitians for this conference. (Approval 170116).

  • ND: The Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine has approved 6.25 general CEUs for Naturopathic Doctors. (Approval 22-148) .

  • DC: The Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners will allow 6.25 hours of continuing education credit for Oregon DCs for nutrition instruction.

  • Other Health Professionals: Many credentialing bodies accept the AMA PRA Category 1 Credit for continuing education credit if the topic is appropriate to the profession or discipline. Check with your certifying or governing body to see if they will apply.

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