Nutrition in Primary Care: Update and Controversies 2019

Date: Saturday, April 6, 2019 – 8:30am – 5:00pm

Location: SFU Harbour Centre

Address: 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC

Cost: $295.00 CAD

Registration: https://isom.ca/event/npc-bc/

This program is designed to enhance physicians’ knowledge of applied nutritional biochemistry and the associated research literature pertaining to several conditions commonly encountered in primary care.  Various levels of evidence will be presented for evaluation and discussion, in order to facilitate improved communication with patients about health promotion, disease prevention and preferences for treatment. 

Topics being presented include: 

• Dietary Modification of Dementia Risk;
• Update on Heart Disease, Diet, and Nutritional Supplements;
• Nutritional Support and Adrenal Fatigue;
• Diet and Weight Loss: Risks, Benefits and Currently Popular Weight Loss Strategies