Introduction to Nutrition for Physical Therapists
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The purpose of the online Introduction to Nutrition course is to provide physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) with the basic knowledge of nutrition and food. Topics such as macronutrients, calories, food groups, metabolism, and daily requirements will be discussed in respect to a normal, healthy population. The 4 hour online course will be presented in a multimedia approach including visual, auditory, and interactive components to optimize learning for all participants. Brief quizzes throughout the course and an end-of-course exam will promote retention and success in achieving the listed objectives.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Disclosure statements
The presenters declare no financial conflicts of interest or commercial sponsorships related to this course’s content. This material is provided strictly for educational purposes and does not qualify participants to perform Medical Nutrition Therapy or replace the necessity of referral to a Registered Dietitian. Practitioners must adhere to their specific state Physical Therapy Practice Act when integrating nutritional concepts into patient care. Discussions regarding dietary supplements focus on peer-reviewed research and clinical contraindications rather than FDA-approved medical prescriptions. Finally, all course materials, including case vignettes and assessments, are proprietary and require explicit written permission for any reproduction or distribution.