Self-study CPE Program

Beverages and Bone Health: Sorting Out the Science

Approved for 1.5 Level 2 CPE credit hours by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Release Date: May 2008

Program Overview:

In this program, bone health expert Dr. Robert P. Heaney provides an overview of the science related to lifestyle factors that impact bone health, including research on the impact of soft drink ingredients.

Speaker Biography:

Robert P. Heaney, MD, FCAP
Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska

Dr. Robert P. Heaney is John A. Creighton University Professor and Professor of Medicine at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. A recognized expert in the field of osteoporosis, vitamin D and calcium physiology, he has worked for more than 50 years in the study of osteoporosis and bone physiology. Dr. Heaney was a member of the Panel on Calcium and Related Nutrients involved in the development of the IOM's Dietary Reference Intakes for these nutrients, and his laboratory has done bioavailability testing for many of the major food companies in North America. Dr. Heaney has received many honors and awards and is a member of numerous professional organizations as well as being published widely in peer-reviewed journals.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this self-study learning module, health professionals will be able to:

• Cite two major factors contributing to poor bone health.
• Discuss the synergy between nutrition and exercise in promoting bone health.
• Explain the inadequacy of taking a "mono-nutrient" approach to bone health, using the
  impact of protein intake on calcium balance as an example.
• Discuss clinical research findings related to the impact of caffeine, phosphoric acid
  and carbonation on calcium balance and bone health.

Instructions:

If you are a registered dietitian or a dietetic technician, registered, simply follow the instructions below to earn 1.5 CPE credit hour following your successful completion of the CPE Quiz.

Step 1. Read the program objectives for this CPE program as listed above.

Step 2. View the Beverages & Bone Health slide presentation including the accompanying speaker's notes that explain the slides in depth. You can view or download a PDF of the presentation with speaker notes through the links below.

Beverages & Bone Health CPE Presentation - PDF with speaker notes (Note: To save the presentation to your computer, right-click on the link and choose "save target as.")

Step 3. Complete the CPE Quiz for Beverages & Bone Health to ensure you have met the program objectives. When you are finished, view the CPE Quiz Answers.

Step 4. Follow this link to provide an on-line evaluation of this CPE Module.

Step 5. Download the Certificate of Completion (PDF) and put it in your files to verify completion of the CPE program and to receive one CPE credit hour.
(Note: To save the CPE Certificate to your computer, right-click on the link above and choose "save target as..." To Print the Certificate, right-click on the link and choose "print target.")

Step 6. For more information, view the bibliography and additional references.

*This program is based on a webinar presented by Dr. Heaney in October 2007.