Processed Foods and Plant-Based Diets

Learn about the impact of processed and ultra-processed foods of both animal and plant-based origin in the context of plant-based nutrition.

Participants are expected to watch the video, reflect on its content, and complete the CEU self-assessment and CEU evaluation. Only upon completing this process will a participant's continuing education certificate be generated. The estimated time a learner will need to complete this self-study activity is 45 minutes. 

This activity is approved for continuing education for physicians, nurses, and dietitians. 

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Objectives:

• Review the NOVA classification of processed foods.
• Understand the impact of processed foods on human health.
• Explore the role of processed foods in the context of plant-based nutrition.
• Describe how grains are modified in a chicken’s digestive tract. Indicate similarities between processing corn to produce cornflakes and processing corn to produce meat.

​​Requirements for successful completion: Participants will be awarded contact hours commensurate with participation after completion of the post-test with a score of 70% or higher.