The PCOS Diet Plan: A Natural Approach to Health for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, 2nd Edition

The PCOS Diet Plan: A Natural Approach to Health for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, 2nd Edition is organized by Wolf Rinke Associates, Inc.

Program Expire: 
The programs are approved for one year from date of purchase. All programs are stamped with a "Complete by" date.

Overview and Instructions:
Welcome to The PCOS Diet Plan Study Guide, a self-directed accredited learning program. This program consists of a book of the same title by Hillary Wright, M.Ed, RD and this study guide.

This program is designed to assist you in working with clients and patients who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), to facilitate your writing, media work, or presentations on PCOS, and to provide you with a wealth of practical information and support for you and your clients.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this CPE program you will be better able to:
• Identify the physical symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS);
• State the prevalence of PCOS among women of childbearing age;
• Utilize the Body Mass Index (BMI) chart to determine an individual's BMI;
• Describe the benefits of the balanced plate approach for carbohydrate and calorie control;
• Interpret blood values for fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol; interpret blood pressure readings;
• Discuss the health benefits associated with weight loss;
• Recommend the percentage of protein, carbohydrate, and fat for maximum weight loss;
• Explain the benefits of protein at meals and snacks regarding satiety, protein's effect on the rate of carbohydrate digestion, and the resultant insulin response;
• Calculate the actual number of grams for protein and carbohydrate to consume when given the percentages for protein and carbohydrate based on a specific calorie intake;
• Enumerate food sources of calcium and their portion sizes;
• Recommend high-quality proteins from animal and plant sources;
• Explain what insulin is, where it is produced, and its interaction with glucose;
• Evaluate hyperinsulinemia and explain the effect it has on the ovaries;
• Enumerate the health benefits and sources of omega-3 fatty acids;
• Recommend fatty fish for its docosaohexaenoic acid (DHA) levels and list the functions of DHA in fetal development;
• Discuss the role of folic acid in fetal development and list the best food sources;
• Specify the primary goal of dietary intervention for PCOS and Metabolic Syndrome;
• Recommend dietary changes to lower triglycerides and raise HDL cholesterol;
• Suggest foods that are high in saturated fat; monounsaturated fat; and polyunsaturated fat;
• Evaluate changes in lab values, blood pressure, and stress levels with adherence to a properly designed exercise regimen;
• Provide suggestions for specific type, intensity, and frequency of exercise for weight loss and weight maintenance that fit an individual’s lifestyle;
• Recommend the percent of calories from carbohydrate for treating PCOS;
• Create menu choices based on the amount of carbohydrate for each meal and snack utilizing the American Diabetic Association Food Exchange lists;
• Recommend foods that are good sources of specific nutrients;
• Discuss the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute;
• Enumerate the components of the DASH diet and suggest foods that provide these nutrients;
• Explain the recommendation for sodium restriction when following the DASH diet;
• Discuss the allowed amounts for sodium if nutrition claims are on the food label identifying it as a “low sodium” food;
• Recommend the amount of dietary fiber based on the level of calories consumed.