Functional Medicine and Nutrition Virtual Classroom 204

Course overview

Hour 1 *Describe the general diagnostic criteria of Metabolic Syndrome and CVD. *Demonstrate an understanding of the enhanced diagnostic criteria and the importance of investigating these potential earlier markers. *Demystify the "Cholesterol and HDL hypothesis" and explain the compensation mechanisms of the body for this. *Recognize the biometric and physical signs of the progressive nature of CVD, CHD and MetS. *Investigate Lifestyle Modification Programs as the major intervention strategy for the reversal and stagnation of these comorbidities. Hour 2 *Describe the general dietary interventions of Metabolic Syndrome and CVD. *Demonstrate an understanding of sodium/salt as it relates to CVD/HTN. *Demystify the confusion of major supplements and foods as it relates to CVD/HTN. *Recognize the associations between insomnia and CVD, CHD and MetS. *Investigate various peer reviewed studies and the outcomes of nutritional interventions.