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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Identify the various classification systems used to classify ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) and their challenges related to defining UPFs
  2. Describe the studies that examine the association between UPFs and health outcomes and their limitations.
  3. Summarize how clinicians can help consumers make informed dietary choices.

Learning Outcomes

By the conclusion of this activity, a majority of the participants will demonstrate knowledge of perspectives on ultra-processed food (UPF) research by achieving a passing score on the posttest.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible organizations regarding this educational activity.

Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • CDR 1.0 CPEU
  • FCDN 1.0 CPEU

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW) is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), provider number LI001. Registered dietitians (RDs) will receive 1.0 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for successful completion of this program/material. Activity Number 187279. Performance Indicators: 9.1.1, 9.1.2, 9.1.3, 9.1.5 .



Planner
Professions: Dietetic Professional
Test Code: NT0325 DP
Published: Mar/Apr 2025
Expires: 3/3/2028
Sources: Nutrition Today
Required Passing Score: 8/10 (80%)
Authors: Claudia PromSchmidt; Danielle Villano, PhD, RDN, LD; Julie Hess, PhD
Categories: Evidence Based Practice , Nutrition , Research
Specialties: Evidence-based practice, Nutrition, Nutrition Science, Research
Topics: Dietary Guidelines , Nutrition , Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)