Food Choices That Facilitate Weight Loss and Power Foods in Practice

Learn how certain foods and dietary strategies affect weight and promote weight loss. Understand how dietary fiber affects calories and learn tips for using familiar ingredients to be successful with the Power Foods Diet.

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:

• Explain the properties of certain foods that may promote weight loss.
• Contrast the effects of a Mediterranean, vegan, and portion-controlled diet on body weight.
• Describe the calorie-trapping effect of dietary fiber.
• Learn practical applications of Power Foods ingredients with easy and accessible recipes and meal ideas. 

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.