Genetics or Lifestyle: Does Diet Really Matter?

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Lesson Plan

An introduction to how nutrition and genetics interact to influence our overall health and longevity. 

Objectives:

  • Describe Nutrigenetics/Nutrigenomics
  • Discuss how diet and lifestyle influence gene expression
  • Describe what dietary factors alter normal gene expression
  • State what can we do to optimize healthy gene expression

Course Access: On Demand – the course is available for 1 year. Subscription – the course is available as long as you have the account. You can start and stop the course at any time.
Continuing Education available for: Athletic Trainer, Doctor of Chiropractic, Occupational Therapy
Prerequisite: None
Disclosure: No relevant information to disclose Content disclosure:
This course does not focus on any product or service.

Outline: (1 hour)
The Nature vs. Nurture Debate – 3 min
The “Drain” Analogy – 3 min
Genetics – 5 min
Gene Expression Review – 5 min
Nutrigenics & Nutrigenomics – 2 min
How does lifestyle alter DNA modulation – 5 min
Agouti Mouse Study – 3 min
Foods as Modulators – 5 min
Inflammatory Foods – 2 min
Avoid Negative Environmental Factors – 10 min
Q & A – 8 min

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Athletic Trainers: WebExercises is an approved provider for the BOC, provider P10199. This course is approved in all states for Athletic Trainers. WebExercises is approved in Florida and Arizona and attendance will be filed with CE Broker. Topic: Essential

Physical Therapy Approval for this course:
This course has been approved by the Arkansas Board of Physical Therapy. The course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education or is approved by virtue of approval by the Arkansas Physical Therapy board.
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Webinar Recording Duration: 52 minutes

Estimated Time: 1

 

Course Instructor

Kristina Campione, DC Kristina Campione, DC

Kristina Campione is a board certified Chiropractic Physician, having graduated from the National University of Health Sciences in 2010. She also holds a Master’s of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance from Logan University which was completed in 2018 and a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She specializes in rehabilitation and movement dysfunction as well clinical nutrition. She utilizes a blend of chiropractic manipulation, soft tissue therapy, corrective exercise, supplementation, herbal medicine and nutrition counseling to treat musculoskeletal ailments, inflammation and other systemic dysfunction. She holds a certification for FMT I & II in RockTape and has studied both Active Release Technique and Kinesio Taping. She has a passion for promoting nutritious, sustainable dietary and farming practices. Kristina is also a Lecturer at National University of Health Sciences and an adjunct faculty instructor of anatomy at a local community college in Illinois. She is a former competitive D1 gymnast and pole vaulter and perhaps most importantly mommy to two adorable children.

Genetics or Lifestyle: Does Diet Really Matter?