This activity consists of a webinar on nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics and the ethical implications in the dietetic practice. The webinar is presented by Associate Professor Janetta Harbron, senior lecturer at the University of Cape Town.
An outline of the topics include:
- An overview of important terms and definitions in nutrition related genetic research.
- Knowledge of direct to consumer (DTC) tests/companies available in South Africa, their products, costs, genetic variants that they include and the recommendations that they make.
- The complexity involved in genetic research.
- The inclusion of genetic testing in the nutrition care process.
- An overview of policies/laws governing genetic testing and DTC.
- The ethical implications of DTC testing.
- Components of personalized/precision nutrition and possible future technologies.
After watching the webinar, live or recorded, answer a set of multiple-choice questions to pass the activity and qualify for CEU. This activity is accredited for 1 ethics CEU.
A summary of the key points will be provided at the end of the activity.
Curriculum
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- 3 Lessons
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- Nutrigenetics/nutrigenomics testing in dietetics practice4
Great choice of learning. I am already using this in my practice with good results but the ethical side in particular will be useful to know about