A Free Self-Study Continuing Education Program for Dietetic Professionals

Beverages and Bone Health: Sorting Out the Science

Approved for 1.5 Level 2 CPE credit hours by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Release Date: May 2008

Effective Through: May 2010

Program Overview:

In this program, bone health expert Dr. Robert P. Heaney provides an overview of the science related to lifestyle factors that impact bone health, including research on the impact of soft drink ingredients.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this self-study learning module, health professionals will be able to:

• Cite two major factors contributing to poor bone health.
• Discuss the synergy between nutrition and exercise in promoting bone health.
• Explain the inadequacy of taking a "mono-nutrient" approach to bone health, using the
  impact of protein intake on calcium balance as an example.
• Discuss clinical research findings related to the impact of caffeine, phosphoric acid
  and carbonation on calcium balance and bone health.

Instructions:

Registered dietitians and dietetic technicians, registered: Simply follow the instructions below to earn 1.0 CPE credit hour following your successful completion of the CPE Quiz. When you finish you will be able to download your CPE certificate.

Step 1. Read the program objectives for this CPE program as listed above.

Step 2. View the program materials, including the podcast presentation and accompanying handouts. You can view or download the handouts as a PDF through the links below. (To save, right-click on the link and choose "save target as.")

• Podcast Presentation (Requires WebEx Player)
  (To download, click on WebEx Player link above)
• Slide Handout (PDF)

Step 3. Complete the online CPE Quiz to ensure you have met the program objectives. After completing the quiz, you will receive your score and the correct answers. You'll also be given a link to download and print your CPE Certificate.

Step 4. For more information, view the bibliography and additional references.

Speaker Biography:

Robert P. Heaney, MD, FCAP
Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska

Dr. Robert P. Heaney is John A. Creighton University Professor and Professor of Medicine at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. A recognized expert in the field of osteoporosis, vitamin D and calcium physiology, he has worked for more than 50 years in the study of osteoporosis and bone physiology. Dr. Heaney was a member of the Panel on Calcium and Related Nutrients involved in the development of the IOM's Dietary Reference Intakes for these nutrients, and his laboratory has done bioavailability testing for many of the major food companies in North America. Dr. Heaney has received many honors and awards and is a member of numerous professional organizations as well as being published widely in peer-reviewed journals.

*This program is based on a webinar presented by Dr. Heaney in October 2007.