Vegetarian Diets and Weight Loss

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The increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity is associated with coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes, osteoarthritis, certain cancers, and other chronic diseases. Vegetarian diets are associated with reduced body weight, lower incidence of certain chronic diseases and lower medical costs, compared with non-vegetarian diets. This CME activity will review the literature to ascertain the extent to which and by what mechanism(s) a plant-based diet may mediate body weight.

The estimated time a learner will need to complete this self-study is 30 minutes.

This course is worth 0.5 credit.
This course was released on 1/31/2008 and expires 6/15/2013.

A Two-Year Randomized Weight Loss Trial Comparing a Vegan Diet to a More Moderate Low-Fat Diet

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This article compares two diets for weight loss and weight loss maintenance: a vegan diet and a National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) diet. Sixty-two postmenopausal women were randomly assigned to either diet and then either placed in a group that had group support meetings or no follow-up support. Weight and diet adherence were measured at one and two years for all participants. Those on the vegan diet lost more weight at years one and two. Those who received support did better in both groups.

The estimated time a learner will need to complete this self-study is 30 minutes.

This course is worth 0.5 credit.
This course was released on 1/31/2008 and expires 6/15/2013.

A Multicomponent Intervention Reduces Body Weight and Cardiovascular Risk at a GEICO Corporate Site

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Join Dr. Ferdowsian to learn about research in plant-based nutrition and the results of an important recent study performed at a GEICO corporate site. Topics covered include: • Plant based diets in research • The interventions used in the GEICO study • Study outcomes and potential impact

The estimated time a learner will need to complete this self-study is 60 minutes.

This course is worth 1 credit.
This course was released on 11/02/2012 and expires 11/02/2015.

Plant-Based Diets for Weight Management

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Research on obesity indicates that diet plays an enormous role. This presentation highlights research on plant-based nutrition and how diet can impact weight management. Kathryn Strong, M.S., R.D., presents study findings from groups of vegetarians, nonvegetarians, and vegans in relation to body mass index. Learn how a plant-based diet can help control weight gain.

The estimated time a learner will need to complete this self-study is 60 minutes.

This course is worth 1 credit.
This course was released on 1/30/2012 and expires 1/30/2015.