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Decoding the New Nutrition Facts Label: Overview

This new Certificate of Training on the Nutrition Facts Label allows you to claim 4 total CE credits. You are required to complete all 4 courses (1 credit for each course) and the final post-test.

Program Date: 24 April 2017

Publication Date: 1 February 2017

Continuing Education Units: 1.0 Nurse Contact Hours, 1.0 Dietitian CPEU

Course Description:

In May 2016, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized the Nutrition Facts Label rules and set the compliance date for July 26, 2018 for large food manufacturers. On September 29, 2017, the FDA proposed extending the compliance date to January 1, 2020, to address concerns regarding the time needed for implementation of the final rules.
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/10/02/2017-21019/food-labeling-revision-of-the-nutrition-and-supplement-facts-labels-and-serving-sizes-of-foods-that

Course Objectives:

Describe the primary purpose of U.S. nutrition food labeling laws
Identify significant changes to the Nutrition Facts Label
Review Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) and other labeling terminology
Explain the impact of the Nutrition Facts label updates on manufacturers, health care practitioners, and consumers

CDR Level: 2
Performance Indicators: 11.2.1, 12.4.5
Media Format(s): Video (English)
Run Time: 44 Minutes

Course Instructor Bio(s)

Elizabeth Johnson, MS

Senior Director of Food Policy & Scientific Affairs
Food Directions LLC

Elizabeth (Beth) Johnson, MS, founded Food Directions LLC in February 2010. Johnson’s unique experience and skill set helps clients gain valuable insight into the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Capitol Hill. Johnson also has strong relationships with thought leaders at NGOs, food associations, and consumer groups, which help Food Directions gain a diverse perspective on food issues. Johnson is regularly tapped to speak at food related conferences and events.

Johnson is a member of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), serves on the National Food Policy Conference Advisory Committee, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) host committee, and on Dunkin Brands’ Nutrition Advisory Board and is a Food Cowboy Advisor. Johnson has been quoted in numerous media outlets including USA Today, HealthDay, Supermarket News, Food Navigator USA, AdWeek, Washington Times, Politico, and The Hill, among others.

Abbott Nutrition’s Provider Statement for Nursing CEs:

Abbott Nutrition Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #CEP 11213.

Abbott Nutrition’s Provider Statement for Dietitian CPEUs:

Abbott Nutrition Health Institute (RO002), is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR credentialed practitioners will receive continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/materials. Continuing Professional Education Provider Accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of a provider, program, or materials.

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