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About the Class: |
Be inspired to eat and live well with the latest and greatest research and recommendations on functional foods. Learn how blueberry extracts are healing cancerous lesions; the benefits of herbs and spices and the cholesterol lowering properties of foods like açai, pecans and cinnamon. Discover ways to slow down aging, keep your mind sharp and improve digestion.
After this session you will: - Be able to clearly define functional foods, phytonutrients and nutraceuticals and understand their role in both disease treatment and prevention;
- Be able to list functional foods active components and their corresponding health benefits;
- Identify many types of herbs, spices, fruits, vegetables and whole grains as functional foods;
- Understand changing trends and new research in phytonutrients in relationship to our diet;
- Incorporate the foods and nutrients discussed in every day life;
- Understand the role these foods play in an overall balanced approach to eating all foods in moderation.
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About the presenter:
Melissa Halas-Liang
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Melissa Halas Liang, MA, RD, CNSD, CDE is the Program Coordinator and an instructor for the Professional Certificate in Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports. Melissa is a Registered Dietitian, with a Masters in Nutrition Education, is a Certified Diabetes Educator and a Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian. In addition to working in clinical management and clinical nutrition she has assisted in clinical trials, taught small group diabetes classes, and counseled patients on weight loss. She has spoken on a wide range of topics in the community including disease prevention and treatment, fitness, and sports nutrition. Melissa has published articles in periodicals on healthy eating and edited textbook nutrition sections. She has developed curriculum's for medical residents and lectured to health care professionals for continuing education credits on a variety of topics. Her commitment to cardiovascular health, promoting physical fitness and the prevention and recognition of diabetes is remarkable.
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Stormy Friday, October 30, 2009 9:12 PM (EST)
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