Why + How: How the Dietary Guidelines Promote Health, Prevent Disease, and Inform Diabetes Prevention Programs

Why + How: How the Dietary Guidelines Promote Health, Prevent Disease, and Inform Diabetes Prevention Programs is organized by Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES).,,Start Date: Jun 02, 2021,End Date: Jun 02, 2023,,Description:,In late 2020 HHS and the USDA jointly developed and published the Dietary Guidelines for Americans for 2020-2025. These national guidelines aim to help all Americans follow a healthy eating pattern at every stage of life. These updated guidelines help influence the lessons in the curriculum that is used to deliver the National Diabetes Prevention Program as well as can be used as a tool for lifestyle coaches to help guide and support DPP participants in making health-promoting choices. In this session, participants will be equipped with knowledge of the key takeaway and guidance on the new guidelines and ways to incorporate strategies in their Lifestyle Change Program.,ADCES Webinars are designed for individual or groups of diabetes care and education specialists, including nurses, dietitians, dietetic technicians, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, physicians, PAs, and other health care providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for people with diabetes and other related conditions.,,Learning Objectives:,At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:,• Explain the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,• Describe what’s new in the 2020 Dietary Guidelines,• Discuss how the new dietary guidelines impact guidance around diabetes prevention and chronic disease management,• State controversies around the new dietary guidelines,• Explain strategies for helping participants integrate the recommendations from the dietary guidelines into their lifestyle,• Describe a healthy plate and eating patterns and approaches to easily achieve them,• Summarize techniques and resources that can be used by coaches to promote healthy eating